Paulo Freire's "Pedagogy of the Oppressed"

"Pedagogy of the Oppressed," by Paulo Freire, argues that traditional education often reinforces social inequalities, as it treats students as passive recipients of knowledge. Freire advocates for a participatory approach where educators and students collaborate to critically analyze their reality. He emphasizes dialogue, critical thinking, and understanding their social context to empower learners to challenge oppression and transform their world. Education, he insists, should foster awareness and action, enabling individuals to become active agents in their own liberation rather than conforming to societal norms.