1624 - DuBoisian Sociology and Social Justice

Session Submission Type: Invited Session

Description

W.E.B. Du Bois was at the forefront of framing sociological research using a social justice lens in developing research questions aimed at challenging oppressive social institutions. Combining rigorous scientific methodology with politically engaged scholarship, he shaped a significant branch of sociology that has largely been ignored in mainstream sociology. Panelist will discuss his lasting contributions to sociology and highlight the importance of pursuing social justice.

Sub Unit

• Plenary Session

Session Organizer

• Mary Romero, Arizona State University

Presider

• Karida Brown, UCLA

Individual Presentations

• Reclaiming Du Bois: The Need for Canonization and Curricular Changes in Sociology - Aldon D. Morris, Northwestern University

• Jim Crow Sociology: W. E. B. Du Bois's Contributions to the Idea of a Liberation Sociology - Earl Wright, University of Cincinnati

• Following the Deeds of Men: DuBoisian Sociology and International Relations - Zine Magubane, Boston College