Pedagogy of the oppressed vs. pedagogy for the oppressed from "summary" of The Student Guide to Freire's 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' by Antonia Darder
At the heart of Freire's work is the idea of challenging traditional educational practices that perpetuate oppression. He distinguishes between two approaches to education: one that maintains the status quo of oppression, and one that seeks to liberate the oppressed. The "pedagogy of the oppressed" refers to an educational model that reinforces existing power structures and hierarchies. In this approach, the oppressed are treated as objects to be acted upon, rather than as active participants in their own learning. The goal of this form of education is to maintain the dominance of the ruling class by keeping the oppressed in a state of ignorance and dependence. On the other hand, the "pedagogy for the oppressed" is rooted in the belief...
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