Challenges of being black in a whitedominated society from "summary" of The Souls of Black Folk by William Edward Burghardt Du Bois
The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color-line, the question of how it feels to be a problem. To be a problem is to be black in a white world, to exist in a society where one's race is considered inferior and one's opportunities limited. It is to constantly face discrimination and prejudice, to be denied basic rights and privileges simply because of the color of one's skin. The challenges of being black in a white-dominated society are manifold. It is a struggle for recognition and respect, a battle against the dehumanizing effects of racism and segregation. It is a fight for equality and justice, a quest for dignity and self-determination. It is a constant negotiation of one's identity, a balancing act between assimilation and resistance. For the black man in America, the burden of race is heavy indeed. He is constantly reminded of his otherness, of his exclusion from the mainstream of society. He is forced to navigate a world that is hostile to his very existence, where his every move i...
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