The Mis-Education of the Negro
by Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Mis-Education of the Negro is a book originally published in 1933 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. The thesis of Dr. Woodson's book is that blacks of his day were being culturally indoctrinated, rather than taught, in American schools. Here is a quote from the book:
"When you control a man's thinking you do not have to worry about his actions. You do not have to tell him not to stand here or go yonder. He will find his 'proper place' and will stay in it. You do not need to send him to the back door. He will go without being told. In fact, if there is no back door, he will cut one for his special benefit. His education makes it necessary."
- Publisher : 12th Media Services (June 5, 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 80 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1680920685
- ISBN-13 : 978-1680920680
- Item Weight : 4.8 ounces
- UNSPSC-Code : 55101500
- Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.19 x 9.21 inches