Black Perspectives in Sociology
Critical Readings for Understanding Black Life and Culture in the U.S.
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©2025, 290 pages
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Black Perspectives in Sociology: Critical Readings for Understanding Black Life and Culture in the U.S. guides readers through an exploration of Black experiences and contributions to sociology from multiple perspectives. The book examines the work of early Black sociological thinkers such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Anna Julia Cooper, and Ida B. Wells, illuminating the role of Black scholars in shaping the discourse on race and social justice in the United States.
The text presents the historical context of Black sociology, discussing its evolution and definition through crucial discussions on race, social justice, and engagement with community-focused research. It features readings that prioritize Black voices and experiences, calling for both scholarly analysis and actionable insights to inform social policy and advocate for justice and equity.
Offering a rich and multifaceted examination of Black life, social movements, and cultural representation, Black Perspectives in Sociology is ideal for courses in sociology and Black studies. It is an essential resource for students seeking to understand the complexities of race, power, social structures, and the imperative of justice through a Black sociological perspective.
The text presents the historical context of Black sociology, discussing its evolution and definition through crucial discussions on race, social justice, and engagement with community-focused research. It features readings that prioritize Black voices and experiences, calling for both scholarly analysis and actionable insights to inform social policy and advocate for justice and equity.
Offering a rich and multifaceted examination of Black life, social movements, and cultural representation, Black Perspectives in Sociology is ideal for courses in sociology and Black studies. It is an essential resource for students seeking to understand the complexities of race, power, social structures, and the imperative of justice through a Black sociological perspective.
Carla Brailey is an assciate professor in the Department of Sociology at Texas Southern University. She earned her Ph.D., Women Studies Certificate, M.Div., and M.A. from Howard University, as well as a B.S. from Texas State University.
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