Critical Marxism in Education (CME) is an architectural movement that combines critical theory with Marxist and socialist ideas to critique and transform educational structures and institutions. The defining characteristics of CME are as follows:
1. Socio-economic analysis: CME emphasizes the importance of understanding the relations of power and control that exist within capitalist society. It analyzes the ways in which education reproduces and reinforces social inequalities and injustice.
2. Critique of dominant ideologies: CME questions the dominant ideologies that underpin educational practices and institutions, such as neoliberalism, individualism, and meritocracy. It exposes their contradictions and limitations, and proposes alternative ways of thinking and acting.
3. Emphasis on collective struggle: CME advocates for collective struggle and social transformation as the only way to overcome the systemic problems of education and society. It sees education as an integral part of this process, as a means of raising consciousness, building solidarity, and promoting social justice.
4. Interdisciplinary approach: CME draws on a range of disciplines and perspectives, including sociology, political philosophy, pedagogy, and psychology. It combines theoretical analysis with empirical research and practical action.
5. Radically democratic vision: CME envisions a radically democratic and egalitarian society, where education is a public good that serves the common good. It seeks to transform education from a tool of domination and exploitation into a tool of liberation and empowerment.
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