33 pages • 1 hour read
Carter WoodsonThe Mis-Education of the Negro
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1933A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Mis-Education of the Negro by Carter Woodson addresses structural and institutional racism in the U.S. education system, arguing that it reproduces White supremacy and fails to effectively educate Black students, hindering their success and economic sustainability. Themes include the negative impact of racist teachers, flawed school designs, and the limitations of Black churches and higher education institutions. Accounts of systemic racism are present throughout the text.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Carter Woodson's The Mis-Education of the Negro is praised for its insightful analysis of the systemic failures in the education of African Americans, highlighting how curricula often disregard African American history and contributions. Critics note its powerful call to action but also sometimes find fault with its repetitive themes. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking and influential work.
Who Should Read The Mis-Education of the Negro?
A reader who would enjoy The Mis-Education of the Negro by Carter G. Woodson is likely interested in African American history, education reform, and social justice. They typically appreciate works like W.E.B. Du Bois's The Souls of Black Folk or Booker T. Washington's Up from Slavery. This reader values critical examinations of societal and educational structures.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Black Lives Matter
Race / Racism
Education
Education
Classic Fiction