Explain What W

question 77

Essay

Explain what W.E.B.Du Bois meant by his term "double consciousness." Does a white person have this consciousness? What consequences would such a consciousness have on "the self"?

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Definitions:

Consent of the People

Refers to the idea that a government's legitimacy and moral right to use state power is only justified and lawful when consented to by the people or society over which that political power is exercised.

Common Sense

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 advocating for American independence from Britain through plain and persuasive arguments.

Balance of Power

A principle in international relations whereby nations strive to ensure that no single state or alliance becomes disproportionately powerful, aiming to prevent dominance.

Eighteenth-Century Diplomacy

Refers to the conduct of international relations and negotiation tactics among European powers in the 18th century.