Oppression perpetuates ignorance from "summary" of Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
The act of oppressing others not only causes suffering and injustice but also serves to maintain a state of ignorance. This ignorance is not a mere absence of knowledge but rather a deliberate suppression of critical thinking and consciousness. Those who are oppressed are often denied access to education and information, preventing them from developing a deeper understanding of their own reality. In this way, the oppressors are able to maintain their power and control over the oppressed, as ignorance keeps the oppressed from questioning the status quo and challenging the oppressive systems in place. The lack of education and critical thinking perpetuates a cycle of oppression, as the oppressed are kept in a state of dependency on their oppressors. Moreover, the oppressors themselves are also victims of their own ignorance, as they fail to see the humanity and potential of those they oppress. By dehuman...
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