conscientization

== English == === Etymology === From Portuguese conscientização. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌkɒnʃəntaɪˈzeɪʃən/ === Noun === conscientization (uncountable) (sociology, education) A social concept, grounded in Marxist critical theory, that focuses on achieving an in-depth understanding of the world, allowing for the perception and exposure of social and political contradictions. ==== Synonyms ==== critical consciousness ==== Related terms ==== conscientize