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Lakehead · 08-20-2008, 02:56 AM

"The Oppressed, having internalized the image of the oppressor and adopted his guidelines, are fearful of freedom. Freedom would require them to eject this image and replace it with autonomy and responsibility. Freedom is acquired by conquest, not by gift. It must be pursued constantly and responsibly.
However, the oppressed, who have adapted to the structure of domination in which they are immersed, and have become resigned to it, are inhibited from waging the struggle for freedom as long as they feel incapable of running the risks it requires."

This is a quote by from "the pedagogy of the oppressed" by Paulo Freire, an amazing author who passed away in 97.

By oppressed he means groups like Aboriginal peoples, deaf, blind and other disabled people, as well as the poor and minority groups everywhere in the world.

Any thoughts on this little quote here?

08-20-2008, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lakehead Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Many many hours north of the place you live Posts: 1,096	The Oppressed "The Oppressed, having internalized the image of the oppressor and adopted his guidelines, are fearful of freedom. Freedom would require them to eject this image and replace it with autonomy and responsibility. Freedom is acquired by conquest, not by gift. It must be pursued constantly and responsibly. However, the oppressed, who have adapted to the structure of domination in which they are immersed, and have become resigned to it, are inhibited from waging the struggle for freedom as long as they feel incapable of running the risks it requires." This is a quote by from "the pedagogy of the oppressed" by Paulo Freire, an amazing author who passed away in 97. By oppressed he means groups like Aboriginal peoples, deaf, blind and other disabled people, as well as the poor and minority groups everywhere in the world. Any thoughts on this little quote here?