Education should empower, not oppress from "summary" of Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
Education, as a tool of liberation, must aim to empower individuals rather than oppress them. The traditional model of education, characterized by a banking system where knowledge is deposited into passive students, serves to maintain the status quo and perpetuate oppression. This model enforces a culture of silence and conformity, where students are not encouraged to think critically or challenge the dominant ideology. In order to truly empower individuals, education must be a process of dialogue and critical reflection. This involves a reciprocal relationship between teachers and students, where both parties are engaged in a process of co-creation and mutual learning. Rather than viewing students as empty vessels to be filled with knowledge, educators must recognize their agency and capacity to shape their own understanding of the world. By engag...
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