4) CRITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS/CONSCIENTIZACAO/CONSCIENTIZATION
-Why is critical consciousness especially important for students of color?
OD) By developing critical consciousness, students of color can gain a deeper understanding of the
systems of oppression that shape their lives and become agents of change in their communities.
C) Too many tudents of color have been forced information that is altered or falsified for so long they
do not recognize that it's damaging or question its validity.
Answers A,B, and C are correct
Answers B, C, and D, are correct
B) Many students of color do not have self-awareness or a positive identity because they have been
psychologically wounded into believing they are not worthy of anything more than oppression.
A) It is especially crucial for students of color, who don't often face systemic barriers to their
education, career advancement, and well-being due to systemic racism and discrimination.