Oppressed must resist indoctrination from "summary" of Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
The oppressed, in their struggle for liberation, must be wary of falling victim to the tactics of indoctrination employed by the oppressors. This insidious form of manipulation seeks to shape the oppressed into docile subjects who passively accept their subjugation. By internalizing the ideas and values of the oppressor, the oppressed are prevented from recognizing their own agency and potential for resistance. Indoctrination operates through a process of dehumanization, where the oppressed are reduced to mere objects to be acted upon rather than agents capable of critical reflection and action. By instilling a sense of inferiority and dependence, the oppressor maintains control over the oppressed, ensuring their continued submission. Resisting indoctrination requires a conscious effort to question the dominant narratives and ideologies that seek to justify oppression. The oppressed must reclaim their voice and...
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