Revisiting the Collective in Critical Consciousness: Diverse Sociopolitical Wisdoms and Ontological Healing in Sociopolitical Development

Carmen, Sonia Abigail Sánchez; Domínguez, Michael; Greene, Andrew C.; Mendoza, Elizabeth; Fine, Michelle; Neville, Helen A.; Gutiérrez, Kris D.

doi:10.1007/s11256-015-0338-5

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“…In contrast, a priori quantitative conceptualizations may overlook dimensions of CC that are not measured directly by that instrument. Similarly, marginalized youth may hold sociopolitical wisdom that Likert-type measurements fail to access (13).…”

Section: Conceptualizing and Measuring CCmentioning

confidence: 99%

Critical Consciousness: A Developmental Approach to Addressing Marginalization and Oppression

Diemer

Rapa

Voight

et al. 2016

Child Dev Perspectives

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Grounded in the theory and pedagogy of Brazilian educator Paulo Freire, critical consciousness (CC) comprises components of critical reflection, critical motivation, and critical action. CC represents marginalized or oppressed people's analysis of societal inequities and their motivation and actions to redress such inequities. In this article, we introduce the theoretical underpinnings of CC, then look at the conceptualization and measurement of CC, and outline traditional and contemporary approaches to fostering CC. We also summarize individual and collective outcomes associated with CC and offer suggestions for researchers and practitioners. Collectively, these insights suggest that CC is an important developmental asset for marginalized youth and communities. KEYWORDS-critical consciousness; marginalization; oppression; sociopolitical development Thank you to Aixa Marchand for her helpful and insightful comments on this article. Drs. Matthew A. Diemer and Adam M. Voight were supported by a grant from the Spencer Foundation ("Critical social analysis among marginalized youth"). Note that Diemer and Rapa share first authorship of this paper, yet are listed alphabetically here.

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Section: Conceptualizing and Measuring CCmentioning

confidence: 99%

Critical Consciousness: A Developmental Approach to Addressing Marginalization and Oppression

Diemer

Rapa

Voight

et al. 2016

Child Dev Perspectives

318

315

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“…All data was analyzed through a thematic analysis approach, characterized by an inductive and deductive data analysis procedure (Braun & Clarke, 2006) that began with a close reading and re-reading of the data to discern patterns and themes. The discerned themes were then complemented and informed by the relevant literature on sociopolitical development (Diemer & Li, 2011;Hope & Jagers, 2014;Sánchez Carmen et al, 2015;Watts, Abdul-Adil, & Pratt, 2002;Watts et al, 2003;Watts et al, 1999), as well as Black feminist theory, specifically intersectionality (Collins, 1990(Collins, /2000Combahee River Collective, 1974/1982Crenshaw, 1991;Lorde, 1984;Nash, 2013). Through this thematic analysis procedure, we discerned four themes: embodiments of difference, experiences with institutional racism, critical intellectualism, and healing.…”

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“…In utilizing PAR as a tool to identify and facilitate sociopolitical development among women of color student activists, we are contributing to the emerging scholarship that seeks to trouble current sociopolitical development theorizing (Sánchez Carmen et al, 2015). Based on our analysis, we therefore posit that embodiments of difference, experiences with institutional racism, opportunities for critical intellectualism, and healing are all important triggers or dimensions of sociopolitical development.…”

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Documenting sociopolitical development via participatory action research (PAR) with women of color student activists in the neoliberal university

Fernández

Gaston

Nguyen

et al. 2018

J. Soc. Polit. Psych.

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Political activism attests to the sociopolitical development and agency of young people. Yet the literature sparingly engages the intersectional subjectivities that inform the sociopolitical development of young people, especially women of color. Important questions remain in the theorizing of sociopolitical development among youth engaged in political activism within higher education settings. Thus, we focus on the following question: What experiences informed or catalyzed the sociopolitical development of women of color student activists within a racialized neoliberal university in the United States? In addressing this question we demonstrate how student-led participatory action research (PAR) within the neoliberal university can facilitate and support sociopolitical development. Of most value, this paper demonstrates how PAR can be used as a tool to support the intersectional sociopolitical development of student activists organizing within racialized neoliberal settings of higher education that threaten the academic thriving and overall wellbeing of students of color, specifically women of color. Sociopolitical development theorizing must engage elements of relational healing as a dimension of wellbeing. Therefore, our work contributes to these conversations by centering the experiences of women of color student activists.

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“…The purpose of this "root-cause questioning" is to identify the problem or asset, critically discuss the roots of the situation, and develop strategies for changing the situation (Wallerstein & Bernstein, 1988;Wang & Burris, 1997). After reviewing a variety of resources regarding Photovoice studies and the methodologies they employ (Carlson et al, 2006;Carmen et al, 2015;Catalani & Minkler, 2010;Hergenrather et al, 2009;Seedat et al, 2015;Wang & Burris, 1997;Wang et al, 1998;Watts & Hipolito-Delgado, 2015) During the group dialogues, the facilitator projected the photos, and each participant engaged in the contextualizing stage of Photovoice, sharing their stories about what the photographs meant (Wang et al, 1998). The facilitator then guided an iterative reflection process in which the participants identified themes they found significant within their current dialogue.…”

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“…Photovoice is a participatory, arts-based action research method that gives voice to participants' experiences and perspectives while simultaneously facilitating critical consciousness-raising for social action and social change (Carlson, Engebretson, & Chamberlain, 2006;Carmen et al, 2015;Catalani & Minkler, 2010;Hergenrather, Rhodes, Cowan, Bardhoshi, & Pula, 2009;Seedat, Suffla, & Bawa, 2015;Wang & Burris, 1997;Wang, Yi, Tao, & Carovano, 1998;Watts & Hipolito-Delgado, 2015). Photovoice is a social change intervention mediated through changes in individuals' consciousness about the root causes of issues that affect them and their willingness to take action.…”

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Yet We Live, Strive, and Succeed: Using Photovoice to Understand Community Members’ Experiences of Justice, Safety, Hope, and Racial Equity

Wendel

Jackson

Ingram

et al. 2019

CJCRP

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Residents' experiences provide rich insight into the factors that drive widening social and health disparities, and those experiences are not homogeneous. Only through attending to people's lived experiences will society begin to see these as issues of the entire community, and only by engaging residents in the process of community change can the kinds of change that are needed ever be achieved. Photovoice is a participatory qualitative research method that gives voice to participants' experiences and perspectives while simultaneously facilitating critical consciousness-raising for social action and social change. This study employed a Photovoice process to explore experiences and perspectives of residents and people working in organizations that serve West Louisville, and to facilitate dialogue and action leading to social change. Forty-three individuals across eight groups completed the Photovoice project, representing youth, older adults, LGBTQ people, faith leaders, educators, activists, and two groups of Black men. Analysis of photos and group dialogue within and across the eight groups identified several common themes that pointed at the historical and present structural racism in the community, the city's lack of concern for the Black community, the importance of Black history, and the need for collective community action. The public Photovoice exhibit helped inform the subsequent agenda for the city's Center for Health Equity.

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Revisiting the Collective in Critical Consciousness: Diverse Sociopolitical Wisdoms and Ontological Healing in Sociopolitical Development

Cited by 59 publications

References 35 publications

Critical Consciousness: A Developmental Approach to Addressing Marginalization and Oppression

Critical Consciousness: A Developmental Approach to Addressing Marginalization and Oppression

Documenting sociopolitical development via participatory action research (PAR) with women of color student activists in the neoliberal university

Yet We Live, Strive, and Succeed: Using Photovoice to Understand Community Members’ Experiences of Justice, Safety, Hope, and Racial Equity

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