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“The greatest humanistic and historical task of the oppressed is to liberate themselves”

Paulo Freire

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When people are treated unfairly or kept down by others, it's their most important job to find a way to free themselves. This means that those who are suffering need to work together to change their situation. For instance, think about how people in many countries have fought for their rights—like voting or going to school—when they weren't allowed. They had to come together and struggle to make life better and more equal. Imagine you're stuck in a really unfair game where the rules are set to make you lose. To make the game fair, you have to convince others to help you change the rules. You can do this by talking to people, making plans, and not giving up until things get better. This idea is about believing in your own power to make a change and not waiting for someone else to fix things for you. By taking action, you not only help yourself but also others who are in the same difficult situation.

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Empowerment Equality Freedom Human rights Liberation Oppression Resistance Self-determination Social justice
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