Recentering Action in Critical Consciousness

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...

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Published in:Child development perspectives 2021-03, Vol.15 (1), p.12-17
Main Authors: Diemer, Matthew A., Pinedo, Andres, Bañales, Josefina, Mathews, Channing J., Frisby, Michael B., Harris, Elise M., McAlister, Sara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collective action
Consciousness
Consciousness Raising
critical consciousness
Critical Theory
Disadvantaged Youth
marginalized youth
Motivation
Reflection
Scholarship
Social Action
youth activism
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1750-8592
1750-8606
DOI:10.1111/cdep.12393