Understanding oppression in educational contexts from "summary" of The Student Guide to Freire's 'Pedagogy of the Oppressed' by Antonia Darder
Understanding oppression in educational contexts is a critical component of Paulo Freire's work. Oppression refers to the systematic subjugation of a group of people by those in power. In educational contexts, this can manifest in various forms, such as unequal access to resources, limited opportunities for marginalized groups, and the perpetuation of dominant ideologies that maintain the status quo. Freire argues that traditional education often reinforces oppressive structures by treating students as passive recipients of knowledge. This banking model of education views students as empty vessels to be filled with information, rather than active participants in their own learning process. This approach perpetuates the power dynamics that exist in society, with teachers holding authority over students and dictating what and how they should learn. To challenge oppression in educati...
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