conscientização - critical consciousness t-shirt

Mama J’s words sparked something deep within Maurice’s mind, stirring the ideas he had read about in books he’d found hidden in the back of the library—the works of a man called Freire and another author Richard Taylor. He remembered how Freire, in Pedagogy of the Oppressed, wrote about the cycle of oppression and the importance of conscientização, or critical consciousness. Maurice’s young mind had puzzled over the word before, but sitting across from Mama J, he felt a glimmer of understanding take root. Freire believed that liberation could only be achieved when the oppressed understood the systems that bound them and learned to view themselves not as passive objects but as subjects of their own lives, capable of change and creation.

Everyone needs the perfect t-shirt to complement an everyday, laid-back look. The ideal top for so many occasions, this lightweight cotton tee will keep you comfy and looking smart.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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