Dubois & Race Conflict: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores the life and work of W.E.B Du Bois, highlighting his contributions to sociology and civil rights. It discusses his concept of double consciousness, his groundbreaking study 'The Philadelphia Negro', and his role in founding the NAACP. The video also examines race as a social construct, racial formation theory, and modern perspectives on racial identity and resistance.

How did Du Bois's activism with the NAACP contribute to the civil rights movement?

What is racial formation theory, and how is it related to Du Bois's work?

Discuss the impact of structural racism as described by modern sociologists in relation to Du Bois's findings.