The "wages of whiteness" is a concept coined by W.E.B. Du Bois in Black Reconstruction in America (1935) to describe the non-monetary, social and psychological benefits, or "public wages," that white individuals, particularly poor whites, received from white supremacy. These benefits included social status, public deference, and a sense of belonging to a racial hierarchy that was used to divide the working class along racial lines and foster allegiance to the system, even at the expense of their own economic interests.

The "wages of whiteness" is a concept coined by W.E.B. Du Bois in Black Reconstruction in America (1935) to describe the non-monetary, social and psychological benefits, or "public wages," that white individuals, particularly poor whites, received from white supremacy. These benefits included social status, public deference, and a sense of belonging to a racial hierarchy that was used to divide the working class along racial lines and foster allegiance to the system, even at the expense of their own economic interests. <


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Key aspects of the concept Psychological compensation: Du Bois argued that poor white laborers, who were exploited economically, were compensated with psychological and social gains that came with being white. <


Public and social benefits: These benefits included access to public spaces, institutions like schools and juries, and a sense of superiority over Black Americans.


Divide and conquer: This system of "wages" was intentionally used by the wealthy to create racial solidarity among white people, preventing them from uniting with Black workers for economic solidarity and mutual benefit.

Enduring pattern: The concept continues to be used today to explain how racial identity and privilege can influence political behavior and perpetuate systems of inequality, even for those who may not be financially privileged. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more <


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