1. Please discuss in detail what was considered the “talented tenth” and provide a concise and thorough review of what W. E. B. DuBois meant by the “talented tenth” and its relevance to the advancement of intellect among blacks in particular , and for society in general? [Worth 10 points]. The question arises: "What exactly is the tenth talent?" When WEB DuBois created the talented tenth, he was referring to the top ten percent of African American cultural leaders. DuBois believed that much learning and progress came from those individuals who chose to return exactly what they knew. WEB DuBois believed that the top ten percent were responsible for developing the absolute best of their breed. By doing so, these leaders would guide the Mass away from the contamination and death of the worst. DuBois also believed that, as humans, we should only create or teach exactly who we are or what we know. To elaborate, if we have the ability to make money, then our goal in training other individuals should be to create and produce money creators. If technical skill were the object of education, then perhaps we should have craftsmen. This teaching method was a productive way for black Americans to elevate each other's standing. W. E. B. DuBois was concerned about the focus of black education; he felt like the focus was too technical or professional. Dubois' talented tenth had three main objectives; he first wanted to demonstrate that leadership could actually grow in the black community. Secondly, he wanted to show how those black men could be educated and developed; and third, DuBois wanted to show their relationship to the Negro problem. (Du Bois, 1903) George, R. (2011). Sociological Theory (8th ed.). New York: McGraw Hil...... middle of paper ...... because it is believed that most people in society will behave according to what they believe and not just what is objectively true (Anderson, Taylor, 2009). That said, society is believed to be socially constructed through a variety of things that humans interpret. When we interpret someone's behavior in our society, it is these opinions that help us create and form bonds or act differently. In the article “The Color of Crime,” violent and interracial crimes were important and antagonistic crimes that concerned people in America. However, it has been speculated that the majority of these crimes committed were committed by people of color. Anderson, M. L., & Taylor, H. F. (2009). Sociology: the essential elements. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth. George, R. (2011). Sociological Theory (8th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.