Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed

Paulo Freire's "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" argues that traditional education often reinforces social injustices by treating students as passive recipients of knowledge. Freire advocates for a dialogical approach where teachers and students engage in critical discussions, fostering mutual learning and awareness of their social contexts. He emphasizes the importance of empowering the oppressed to challenge and change their circumstances through critical consciousness. This transformative education aims to create a more equitable society by enabling individuals to understand and confront the forces of oppression in their lives.