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Education can be a site of resistance and liberation from "summary" of Education and Power by Michael W. Apple
Education can be understood as a complex social institution deeply intertwined with power relationships and social hierarchies. In many societies, education functions as a tool for reproducing existing social structures and maintaining the status quo. However, it is important to recognize that education also has the potential to serve as a site of resistance and liberation. This means that education can be a space where individuals and communities challenge dominant power structures, question oppressive norms, and work towards creating a more just and equitable society. In order for education to become a site of resistance and liberation, it is crucial to critically examine the ways in which knowledge is produced, circulated, and legitimized within educational institutions. This requires questioning the dominant narratives and perspectives that are often privileged in the curriculum, and ins...
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