The Sociology of W.E.B. DuBois (SOCY 3316)

Sociology · Boston College

This course explores the life and theoretical works of W.E.B DuBois. It is also a historical sociology of the emergence of sociology as an academic discipline. The course explores why mainstream American sociology has been so slow to recognize the contributions of W.E.B DuBois to the founding of the discipline. The course is also a rigorous exploration of the major theories he developed with regards to racism, capitalism, imperialism, colonialism and sexism. The course concludes by exploring the enduring influence of W.E.B DuBois with a particular emphasis on how his work informed and conti

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