Social Justice 12. First Blog Assignment. Critical Consciousness

Paulo Freire created the concept of  a “critical consciousness”. Explain what this concept means. (use the links below to help you create a defintion)

http://www.hermes-press.com/freire1.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_consciousness

Why do you think it is important for individuals living in both the developing and developed world to create a “critical consciousness”?

How does creating a “critical consciousness” within ourselves change our lives and our interactions with those around us?

1. Answer these two questions and comment on others answers from our class on each others blog.

This assignment is due monday.

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