Pedagogy of the Oppressed is the most widely known work of educator Paulo Freire’s. The first chapter explores how oppression has been justified. Freire admits that the powerless in society can be frightened of freedom. He writes, “Freedom is acquired by conquest, not by gift.” A must read.

Pedagogy of the Oppressed is the most widely known work of educator Paulo Freire’s.

The first chapter explores how oppression has been justified. Freire admits that the powerless in society can be frightened of freedom. He writes, “Freedom is acquired by conquest, not by gift.”

A must read.

Date 14th October 2011

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Tags #book   #wisdom   #revolution   #change   

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