Post: Pedagogy of the Oppressed: Chapter 1 Reflection

After reading the first chapter of Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire, I better understood why people from oppressive countries seek to read this book. Freire’s first chapter is an empowering and enticing read that speaks upon the…

Dancing: the power of body language

I am a dancer. From ballet to hip-hop, dancing has always been a…

WP3: The Intellectual Autobiography

Well, you’re here. WP3. You’ve written WP1, created your WP2 Archive, and you’ve published a deep…

Pedagogy of the Oppressed versus Detroit: Become Human

Post 2: Formal Relationships between Teachers and Students

Now, while it has been some time since I listened to the USC’s Writing Remix Podcast, there has still been something that has stuck out to me regarding this topic and subject matter that I haven’t really realized until very…

Their Story

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view……

Pedagogy of the Oppressed and Representation in Media

“But one does not liberate people by alienating them” (Freire 79)

Ballet Is Woman

I was three years old when I was first put on that stage. In a little royal blue tutu with gold trimming and pink powder on my eyelids, I tapped my feet all around to “I Enjoy Being a Girl.” And man, was I strictly a female female. Then, being a girl came with glamour, rhinestones, stage lights, and…

WP1: Breaking the Stigma of Video Games

Video games. While they have a negative stigma, some people enjoy them and develop…

Learning: As Easy as (Apple) Pie

Five years ago, I started baking to make use of a few ingredients in my fridge. Now, it’s my most frequent hobby. Every week, I…