Conscientization: this theory pertains to the process of learning to perceive social,political, and economic contradictions, and to take action against the oppressive elements of reality.
(Source: Lloyd, AS (1972). "Friere, Conscientization, and Adult Education." Adult Education. Retrieved from: http://aeq.sagepub.com/content/23/1/3.full.pdf+html
In social work, this means learning to observe the environment around you, and, in some cases, learning where the pockets of poverty are. Conscientization also means realizing the privilege one has, and using his or her privilege to bring attention towards those who are oppressed. This may be in terms of joblessness, homelessness, lack of food, or inadequate education.
In other fields, this may mean assisting other countries in the wake of disaster. In some cases, assisting countries like Haiti with medical supplies, and delivering countries water and food. In other cases, conscientization is when the leader of the free world works with other lawmakers to grant asylum to immigrants fleeing their homes from poverty insearch of a better life.
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