W.E.B. DuBois and Race-Conflict Theory

The video explores the life and work of W.E.B. DuBois, a pioneering sociologist and civil rights activist. It discusses his concept of double-consciousness, his groundbreaking study 'The Philadelphia Negro', and his role in founding the NAACP. The video also examines how race is a social construct and introduces racial formation theory. Modern sociological perspectives on race, including structural racism and racial resistance, are also covered.

What was one of W.E.B. DuBois' significant academic achievements?

• First African American to receive a PhD from Yale

• First African American to receive a PhD from Harvard

• First African American to become a university president

• First African American to win a Nobel Prize

How was race viewed during DuBois' time?

• As a political construct

• As a biological construct

• As an economic construct

• As a social construct

What is the concept of 'double-consciousness' as described by DuBois?

• The ability to see oneself as both an individual and a member of society

• The experience of having two conflicting identities as a Black American

• The understanding of race as both a biological and social construct

• The perception of race as a purely economic factor

What was the focus of DuBois' study 'The Philadelphia Negro'?

• The economic contributions of Black Americans

• The living conditions of African Americans in Philadelphia

• The political influence of Black leaders

• The cultural achievements of African Americans

What did DuBois conclude was the main cause of dysfunction in Black communities?

• Racial inferiority

• Racial prejudice

• Economic mismanagement

• Lack of cultural heritage

What organization did DuBois co-found in 1909?

• The Urban League

• The Black Panther Party

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• The NAACP

What was one of the main tools used by the NAACP to fight against racial injustice?

• Political lobbying

• Journalism and lawsuits

• Economic boycotts

• Armed resistance

What does Eduardo Bonilla-Silva mean by 'racism without racists'?

• Racism is only present in certain regions

• Racism is no longer present in society

• Racism exists without overtly racist individuals

• Racism is only a historical issue

How does Patricia Hill Collins describe the act of resistance for Black women?

• Participating in political protests

• Staying at home to care for their families

• Engaging in cultural preservation

• Joining the workforce

What modern sociological fields have their origins in DuBois' work?

• Cultural studies and anthropology

• Racial identity, racial formation, racial politics, and racial resistance

• Psychology and behavioral science

• Economic theory and political science