Racial discrimination in America 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. It is the most significant issue facing America today - the dividing line between the races. The history of the American Negro is the history of this strife - this longing to attain self-conscious manhood, to merge his double self into a better and truer self. But the color line stands as a great wall, separating the races and preventing this merging. Racial discrimination is deeply ingrained in American society. It manifests in various forms - from segregation in public spaces to unequal access to education and employment opportunities. The Negro is treated as a problem, an issue to be solved rather than a human being with inherent worth and dignity. This dehumanization perpetuates the cycle of discrimination and prejudice. The Negro in America is faced with a double consciousness - the sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others, of measuring one's soul by the tape of a world that looks on in amused contempt and pity. This constant self-examination and self-doubt are the result of living in a society that devalues and marginalizes one's existence based on race. Despite the progress made in the fight against racial discrimination, the legacy of slavery and segregation still looms large over America. The effects of centuries of oppression cannot be erased overnight. The struggle for equality and justice continues, as the color line persists in dividing communities and perpetuating inequality. The Souls of Black Folk explores the complexities of race relations in America and the impact of racial discrimination on the lives of African Americans. It sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of a people who have been marginalized and oppressed for generations. The book challenges readers to confront the harsh realities of racial discrimination and work towards a more just and equitable society.
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