We celebrate the methodological and theoretical innovations of W.E.B. Du Bois. We explore how we might use a 'Du Boisian sociology' to decolonise our discipline. We also see examples of his contribution outside academia, in activism, advocacy, and the arts. #sociology
We celebrate the life and achievements of W.E.B. Du Bois. We begin with an overview of this methodological and theoretical innovations. We then explore how we might use a 'Du Boisian sociology' to decolonise sociology, and undo the harm of racism and colonialism. We end with a summary of Du Bois' applied sociological practice in activism, advocacy, applied research, and the arts.