Every society needs to examine itself in relation to other societies. Paulo Freire examinerelationsociety Change image and share on social
Revolution is born as a social entity within the oppressor society. Paulo Freire bearentityoppressor Change image and share on social
Critical and liberating dialogue, which presupposes action, must be carried on with the oppressed at whatever the stage of their struggle for liberation. The content of that dialogue can and should vary in accordance with historical conditions and the level at which the oppressed perceive reality. Paulo Freire accordanceactioncarry share on social
Education must begin with the solution of the student-teacher contradiction, by reconciling the poles of the contradiction so that both are simultaneously teachers and students. Paulo Freire begincontradictioneducation Change image and share on social
Those truly committed to liberation must reject the banking concept in its entirety, adopting instead a concept of women and men as conscious beings and consciousness as consciousness intent upon the world. Paulo Freire adoptbankbeing share on social
The trust of the people in the leaders reflects the confidence of the leaders in the people. Paulo Freire confidenceleaderpeople Change image and share on social
Liberating education consists in acts of cognition, not transferrals of information. Paulo Freire actcognitionconsist Change image and share on social
At a certain point in their existential experience, the oppressed feel an irresistible attraction toward the oppressor and his way of life. Sharing this way of life becomes an overpowering aspiration. Paulo Freire aspirationattractionexistential Change image and share on social
Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral. Paulo Freire conflicthandmean Change image and share on social