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Pedagogy of the oppressed book5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() One without the other is ineffective at best and tragically misleading at worst. I struggled for quite some time to see what role I could play in restoration and development without acting like a “savior,” so hearing from Freire about how to try these much more organic methods of education and problem solving is incredibly helpful.Īnother idea that Freire touches on later in the book is the idea of praxis – combining theory/reflection with action. This is the most important theme for me, especially as someone from the oppressor class. From the problem-posing model of education to the dialogical approach of problem solving, Freire suggests educating the oppressed and giving them the tools to not only notice their own predicament but to do something about it. It’s certainly a book I will return to time and again as a reference point for pursuing healthy and helpful change in oppressed communities.Ī key that is highlighted over and over again is how important it is that ideas and movements start from within a community. ![]() ‘ Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire is a well-thought-out, in-depth analysis of lifting entire communities up as an organic movement starting from inside them. ![]()
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