ERIC Number: EJ1344405
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Mar
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1750-8592
EISSN: EISSN-1750-8606
Recentering Action in Critical Consciousness
Diemer, Matthew A.; Pinedo, Andres; Bañales, Josefina; Mathews, Channing J.; Frisby, Michael B.; Harris, Elise M.; McAlister, Sara
Child Development Perspectives, v15 n1 p12-17 Mar 2021
Scholarship on critical consciousness frames how people who are more marginalized deeply analyze, feel empowered to change, and take collective action to redress perceived inequities. These three dimensions correspond to critical reflection, motivation, and action, respectively. In this article, we aim to recenter action in scholarship on critical consciousness, given the disproportionate attention that has been paid to reflection. To achieve this aim, we review empirical associations between critical action and positive developmental consequences among more marginalized youth, highlight promising practices to foster critical action, and identify questions and key areas for inquiry. We hope this article motivates a recentering of critical action in scholarship, policy, and practice on critical consciousness.
Descriptors: Critical Theory, Consciousness Raising, Scholarship, Social Action, Reflection, Motivation, Disadvantaged Youth
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A170639