Du Bois thought Washington should promote more direct confrontation against discrimination.
Du bois thought washington emphasized economic advancement for african americans while accepting segregation
Du Bois argued that blacks should not accept segregation anywhere
W. E. B. Du Bois opposed Booker T. Washington's ideas primarily because he believed Washington's emphasis on vocational training and accommodation to racial segregation undermined the pursuit of civil rights and higher education for African Americans. Du Bois advocated for the "Talented Tenth," arguing that a well-educated elite should lead the fight for racial equality and social justice. He felt that Washington's approach would perpetuate racial inferiority and limit African Americans' potential for advancement in society. This fundamental disagreement highlighted a significant divide in strategies for achieving racial uplift during the early 20th century.
Washington believed that if the black community focused on education and the need to be taught a skilled trade to become less discriminated against. On the other hand, Du Bois belived in demanding them rights of the African Americans/black.
They agreed that segregation was wrong.
W.E.B Du Bois
Du Bois argued that blacks should not accept segregation anywhere
W.E.B. Dubois opposed the ideas of Booker T. Washington because he thought Washington accepted segregation while promoting economic advancement. Dubois felt that discrimination should be tackled head on with direct confrontation.
W.E.B. Dubois opposed the ideas of Booker T. Washington because he thought Washington accepted segregation while promoting economic advancement. Dubois felt that discrimination should be tackled head on with direct confrontation.
Du Bois argued that blacks should not accept segregation anywhere.
Booker T. Washington
Washington believed that if the black community focused on education and the need to be taught a skilled trade to become less discriminated against. On the other hand, Du Bois belived in demanding them rights of the African Americans/black.
They agreed that segregation was wrong.
They agreed that segregation was wrong.
W.E.B Du Bois
W.E.B. Du BoisW.E.B Dubois criticized the ideas of Booker T. Washington. Dubois wrote a very influential text called "The Souls of Black Folk" that would go on to inspire the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
He did a better job than Web du bois
W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington