“The oppressed must be their own example in the struggle for their redemption”
— Paulo Freire
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When people are treated unfairly or aren't in control of their own lives, they need to take action and show others how to change things for the better. No one else will step in and solve their problems for them. Imagine a group of workers who are paid very little and work in bad conditions. If they want things to improve, they have to come together and show others that they deserve better pay and safer workspaces. They can do this by protesting, striking, or starting conversations about their situation. By being brave and taking the first steps themselves, they inspire others in similar situations to do the same. This way, they can begin to make real, positive changes in their lives.
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