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Paulo Freire's Marxification of Education

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The Critical Theory of Illiteracy

In the first hypothesis, Freire tells us interpreting illiterates as men marginal to society. He says literacy process reinforces mythicization of reality by keeping it opaque. By contrast, he says, viewing illiterate as men oppressed within the system is cultural action for freedom. The learner assumes the role of knowing subject and dialogue with the educator.

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