Pedagogy of the Oppressed: 50th Anniversary Edition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 1,407 ratings

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Last update: 12-18-2024


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First published in Portuguese in 1968, Pedagogy of the Oppressed was translated and published in English in 1970. Paulo Freire's work has helped to empower countless people throughout the world and has taken on special urgency in the United States and Western Europe, where the creation of a permanent underclass among the underprivileged and minorities in cities and urban centers is ongoing.

This 50th anniversary edition includes an updated introduction by Donaldo Macedo, a new afterword by Ira Shor, and interviews with Marina Aparicio Barberán, Noam Chomsky, Ramon Flecha, Gustavo Fischman, Ronald David Glass, Valerie Kinloch, Peter Mayo, Peter McLaren, and Margo Okazawa-Rey to inspire a new generation of educators, students, and general audiences for years to come.


Top reviews from the United States

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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible and a must-read for all educators
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
I did my undergraduate and master's degrees in education, taught for thirteen years, had to experience the oppression of the education system, then return for my doctorate before I got to read this book. I wish we started teacher education with this awareness instead of saving it for the highest levels of the educated.
Jose
5.0 out of 5 stars Book and Audible
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
I highly recommend this book if you are wanting to learn more about teaching and learning and its comparison to oppression. The author provides insightful concepts and made me think abouthow to be more effective when teaching students and learning from teachers.

I enjoyed the book so much, I purchased it on audible and for another friend.
Sir Bernard Mendes France
5.0 out of 5 stars Oppression Praxis
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021
This was required for one of our social work research courses at the graduate level. At first, I wasn’t sure what to make of whatever was being presented as a sociopolitical marker— but the current reminder between Antifa & BLM seemed to creep up with the dispersed tonality that shaped being the oppressed from the Oppressor in this relationship.

The contents from the author’s point of view was incisive to utilize writing our research papers and as reference material about diversity and inclusion.
Jessica Beattie
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
This book is well written and provides a multitude of issues in the field of education. I did find that many of the applications Friere covered were "heavy" and required some deep reflection. As an educator, all newer teachers should read it to acclimate to our current educational climate. The book is a building block for other authors, so it is a must-read for those wanting to change the way we work within educational institutions!
Adam Cooperman
5.0 out of 5 stars And absolutely essential text for anybody with any interest at all in education.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2022
This book is it essential resource for anybody interested in teaching, political organizing, or just generally developing cultural consciousness and avoiding the pitfalls of paternalism.
dduncan
4.0 out of 5 stars Tough language, but fantastic views
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019
I purchased this book for a college course. However, the language was extremely difficult to follow. With a professor to decipher some of the wording, I came to realize that this book may be a true masterpiece. I simply wish it were easier to follow. Nonetheless this was a great read!
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dduncan
4.0 out of 5 stars Tough language, but fantastic views
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019
I purchased this book for a college course. However, the language was extremely difficult to follow. With a professor to decipher some of the wording, I came to realize that this book may be a true masterpiece. I simply wish it were easier to follow. Nonetheless this was a great read!
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J865
5.0 out of 5 stars Transformational
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
This book was recommended by a professor and it has been an inspirational and transformative read.
Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Educators
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
This book has made me rethink so many of my assumptions about education and students. It is a challenging read, as other have pointed out, but I enjoyed pushing myself.

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