RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE: AN EXAMPLE OF RICHARD WRIGHT'S BLACK BOY

ABSTRACT

It is known fact that racism and oppression are one of the major issues in Black American literature. This study will attempt to make readers realize these themes in Richard Wrightâ€™s Black Boy by analyzing the concept of racial segregation of Black in America. We will examine the historical perspective of Black writing narrative and the effects of racism and oppression, which include poverty, hunger assault etc. and the ways through which the blacks reacted to racism. We can claim that Black American literature was written to oppose racism and oppression in all ramifications and also to gain self pride and identity.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Table of content

Abstract

CHAPTER ONE:

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of Study

1.2 Richard Wrightâ€™s Autobiography

1.3 Purpose of Study

1.4 Scope and Limitation

1.5 Justification

1.6 Methodology

Endnotes

CHAPTER TWO:

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Related Slaves Narratives as Racial and Oppression Evidences

2.3 Black Americanâ€™s Struggle for Cultural Identity and Self Image

2.4 Wrightâ€™s Attitude Towards the White and Black Worlds

Endnotes

CHAPTER THREE

RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE: AN EXAMPLE OF RICHARD WRIGHTâ€™S BLACK BOY

3.1 Poverty and Hunger

3.2 Dehumanization

3.3 Social Insecurity

3.4 Disharmony

3.5 Rejection and Ejection

3.6 Physical and Sexual Assault

3.7 Reaction of the Characters to Racism and Oppression

3.7.1 Radicalism

3.7.2 Intellectualism

3.7.3 Violence

3.7.4 Religious Undertone

CHAPTER FOUR:

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

4.1 Summary

4.2 Conclusion

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Research, A. (2018). RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE: AN EXAMPLE OF RICHARD WRIGHT'S BLACK BOY. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/racism-and-oppression-in-black-american-literature-an-example-of-richard-wright-rsquo-s-black-boy

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Research, Afri "RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE: AN EXAMPLE OF RICHARD WRIGHT'S BLACK BOY" Afribary. Afribary, 03 Feb. 2018, https://afribary.com/works/racism-and-oppression-in-black-american-literature-an-example-of-richard-wright-rsquo-s-black-boy. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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Research, Afri . "RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE: AN EXAMPLE OF RICHARD WRIGHT'S BLACK BOY". Afribary, Afribary, 03 Feb. 2018. Web. 21 Jul. 2025. < https://afribary.com/works/racism-and-oppression-in-black-american-literature-an-example-of-richard-wright-rsquo-s-black-boy >.

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Research, Afri . "RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN BLACK AMERICAN LITERATURE: AN EXAMPLE OF RICHARD WRIGHT'S BLACK BOY" Afribary (2018). Accessed July 21, 2025. https://afribary.com/works/racism-and-oppression-in-black-american-literature-an-example-of-richard-wright-rsquo-s-black-boy

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