In The Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. Du Bois introduces double consciousness as
a result of racial prejudice and oppression. Explained as a state of confliction
felt by black Americans, Du Bois presents double consciousness as integral
to understanding the black experience. Later philosophers question the
importance of double consciousness to current race discussions, but this paper
contends that double consciousness provides valuable insights into black and
white relations. To do this, I wi…
Read moreIn The Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. Du Bois introduces double consciousness as
a result of racial prejudice and oppression. Explained as a state of confliction
felt by black Americans, Du Bois presents double consciousness as integral
to understanding the black experience. Later philosophers question the
importance of double consciousness to current race discussions, but this paper
contends that double consciousness provides valuable insights into black and
white relations. To do this, I will utilize the modern slang term, “Oreo,” to
highlight how a perceived incompatibility between blacks and whites could
prevent America from achieving a greater unity
