--- product_id: 9565321 title: "Pedagogy of the Oppressed Paperback – Abridged, January 1, 1996" brand: "paulo freire" price: "VT16101" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9565321-pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-paperback-abridged-january-1-1996 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Pedagogy of the Oppressed Paperback – Abridged, January 1, 1996 **Brand:** paulo freire **Price:** VT16101 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pedagogy of the Oppressed Paperback – Abridged, January 1, 1996 by paulo freire - **How much does it cost?** VT16101 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9565321-pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-paperback-abridged-january-1-1996) ## Best For - paulo freire enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted paulo freire brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Pedagogy of the Oppressed Paperback – Abridged, January 1, 1996 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ODAJAT6EL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The bottom line: Read this book and free your mind. *by D***L on Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014* Few books deliver a message so powerful that it forever becomes embedded in the reader’s mind. Even fewer books transform the way you perceive, interact with, or respond to, reality. This book masterfully accomplishes both tasks and inspires you to spread the word to others.In short, the purpose of this book is summarized on the last page: “This work deals with a very obvious truth: just as the oppressor, in order to oppress, needs a theory of oppressive action, so the oppressed, in order to become free, also need a theory of action.”Freire goes on to elaborate by arguing that the disposition of the oppressed is a direct function of a system, designed and engineered on many different levels, to keep the oppressed in their current predicament as a means to fuel a perverse scheme that is predicated on a majority remaining ignorant of its methodology. The prescription to change this system must come from the oppressed and not the oppressors, as the author posits, through a dialogical process of education. This is based upon mutual investigation, a shared, exploratory means of discovery, and the abandonment of a system of education based on the “banking principal.” Freire strives for everyone to gain a new understanding of the world and reality so that all can take a step back to understand the dynamics at play; only then can one develop a new awareness that will equip them to break the cycle and achieve true liberation.The text proceeds as follows: It starts by defining the oppressor-oppressed relationship, characterized by dehumanizers who employ several mechanisms to subjugate the dehumanized. Next, the blueprint for a liberation plan is described with a particular emphasis on the educational system. The last chapter starts by providing a summary of what has been stated thus far, describes specific tactics used to oppress, and then details the liberation praxis.The strength of this book lies in its ability to dare the reader to challenge his or her own assumptions and perceptions about the world and view reality through a different lens. Although Freire describes liberation praxis primarily through education, the groundwork is already established for more far-reaching methodologies.Keep in mind that Freire does not seem to have an agenda based on one group in particular, but instead has a universal outlook for humanity in general. He repeatedly emphasizes a breaking free not so that one may overtake the other, but rather to permanently abolish the forces that established a class of people in bondage in the first place.For anyone who believes that as human beings we can do better, and that learning and knowledge should be a transformative process, this book should be in your library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent must read on Freire's radical ideologies of Education! *by R***T on Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017* I picked up Paolo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed after being assigned to read an excerpt in my English class and was so moved by it, I felt compelled to get my own copy to read the rest.After getting this, I instantly felt myself resonating with Freire's thoughts and beliefs as an educator and his ideologies surrounding reforming the inherently problematic methods employed within our school systems. I am currently an English major and have been entertaining the thought of becoming a teacher myself, and I am so incredibly happy I read this book first, because his reflections and criticisms of the classroom dynamic; specifically the student versus teacher relationship analogy, was so powerfully thought-provoking and inspiring to me, that I full-heartedly believe if I do become a teacher, I would want to embody as much of Freire's proposed methods of teaching and stray away from perpetuating the "depositor vs depository" standards in place today.I was surprised to find myself reading this book, in it's entirety, in one sitting and can honestly say there isn't a single thing about this book I did not end up absolutely loving. It is a beloved book I will keep in my library forever and I highly recommend this book to any adult readers interested, as it appeals to such a wide audience that goes beyond scholars, educators and philosophers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all educators of the oppressed (which is the 99%) *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2014* I love this book. It is a bit dense and hard to read but the style of teaching to an oppressed population is not an easy concept. It is a great motivator to teachers and although was written a while ago in Brazil, this book is so relevant and explanatory of our education culture in the states today. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9565321-pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-paperback-abridged-january-1-1996](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/9565321-pedagogy-of-the-oppressed-paperback-abridged-january-1-1996) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*