Emancipatory potential of education from "summary" of The Student Guide to Freire's 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' by Antonia Darder
The idea of the emancipatory potential of education is central to Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed. This concept suggests that education has the power to liberate individuals from oppressive systems and structures. Education is not merely a tool for transmitting knowledge, but a means of raising critical consciousness and empowering individuals to challenge and transform the status quo. Through education, individuals can develop a deeper understanding of the social, political, and economic forces that shape their lives. They can also become aware of the ways in which these forces perpetuate inequality and injustice. By critically reflecting on their own experiences and the world around them, individuals can begin to envision alternative ways of being and relating to one an...
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