Grounded in the theory and pedagogy of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire, critical
consciousness (CC) comprises components of critical reflection, critical motivation, and …

Research has suggested that critical consciousness—the ability to recognize and analyze
systems of inequality and the commitment to take action against these systems—can be a …

Race and gender disparities in school discipline and associated harms have been well
documented for decades. Suspension from school can reduce instructional time and impede …

Through civic engagement, adolescents can increase community vitality, challenge
injustices, and address social problems. Positive youth development (PYD) theory and …

Developmental psychologists widely recognize that the social structures and inequities of
American society influence youth development. A burgeoning body of research also …

This case study explores how a group of Grade 9 students engaged in sociopolitical
discourses and actions in a science class in a mostly indigenous student school in Nepal …

Sociopolitical development refers to the processes by which an individual acquires the
knowledge, skills, and commitment to analyze and challenge oppressive social forces. A …

Critical consciousness supports youth's development and participation in civil society, yet it
remains unclear how this process is connected to indicators of thriving, such as the Five Cs …

Sociopolitical consciousness refers to an individual's ability to critically analyze the political,
economic, and social forces shaping society and one's status in it. A growing body of …

Civic engagement is important for society's functioning, as individual and collective civic
actions are vital to elections and democratic governance, policy change, human and civil …