JOURNAL ARTICLE

Origins of Critical Theory and the Exclusion of the Black Philosopher W. E. B. Du Bois.

  • Published In: International Review of Qualitative Research, 2024, v. 17, n. 2. P. 103 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Collins, Donald R. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the development, limitations, and expansion of Critical Theory, originating from the Frankfurt School in 1923 as a Marxist-inspired framework aimed at critiquing and transforming society. While early Critical Theory was shaped by privileged White European men and primarily addressed capitalist social ills, it inadequately engaged with racial injustices, particularly those affecting Black Americans. The work and scholarship of W. E. B. Du Bois are highlighted as essential yet historically excluded contributions that extend Critical Theory's scope to include racialized modernity, emphasizing the intersections of capitalism, colonialism, and race. The article argues for broadening the Critical Theory canon to incorporate diverse perspectives, especially those of scholars of color, to better address systemic inequities and enrich critical qualitative inquiry.

Additional Information

  • Source:International Review of Qualitative Research. 2024/08, Vol. 17, Issue 2, p103
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1940-8447
  • DOI:10.1177/19408447241243317
  • Accession Number:179505278
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