Educator and Human Rights Activist, William Edward Burghardt Du Bois

Introduction to Sociology Instructor: Jeanette Maxey November 11, 2012 Theorists of Choice W.E.B Du Bois Sociology is the study of group behavior through the use of scientific investigation and research (Vissing, 2011). This class has shown so many different views on sociology. It explains how different people see society and how they live and interact with them. My theorist of choice is W.E.B Du Bois, because he laid down the foundation for the study of black sociology and the work of scholars

famous intellectuals who tried to gain equality and freedom for African American with two completely different approaches. They are W. E. B. Du Bois who was a leading African-American sociologist of the late 19th century, and Booker T who is one of the most influential African-American intellectuals of the late 19th century. Booker T Washington and W.E.B du bois fought for African American Equality but had two different approaches and viewpoints. Booker T Washington was born a slave on a plantation

nonviolent petitions.15 And for the purpose of this account on Fisk University, it is important that I note that U.S. Representative John Lewis, an organizer of the student sit-in demonstrations, and one of the original Freedom Riders during the Civil Rights period, was indeed, a

knowledge. The paper examines the work and educational principles of W.E.B. Dubois and then compares his proposed system to the currently prevalent educational system. Introduction William Edward Burghardt Du Bois is one of the greatest African Americans in history. He was born, 23rd February 1868 in Massachusetts. Du Bois had an unusual life, in the sense that in his early years he knew nothing of the racial discrimination prevalent in the South. He lived a life of privilege for a black in U.S. He