What Is W. E. B Dubois Theory Of Double Consciousness

W.E.B Du Bois was a black sociologist, scholar and activist who’s theory of double consciousness stated that one has more than one social identity, thus making it difficult to develop a sense of self. This theory was due to the state that America was in, where being an African American or as he referred to as a “Negro” made black people socially aware of their social identity of being American and being a black person. This theory was stated in Du Bois’ book which he wrote in 1903, The Souls of Black Folk. He believed that black people in America lived in a society that was oppressive and did not consider the race as equals but rather devalued the race. This caused the race to view themselves in the perspective of other races and cultures.