Summary:
The citizens of Brazil fall into two categories, the haves and the have-nots. Education is a major influence in this split. Paulo Freire sought to change this class structure by promoting his problem-posing method of education.
Social Conditions of Brazil
The social conditions of Brazil are rooted in the two separate categories of its citizens, the "haves" and the "have-nots." High unequal income distribution is the leading problem in Brazil. The government is run by and favors the "haves" in its policies. Education is a major influence in the advancement of the "haves" in Brazilian society. The "have-nots" are not given a chance to succeed and are taught simple ideas through the banking method. This method does not allow for the questioning of the government's policies and so the have-nots are situated in a cycle of poverty and ignorance. Paulo Freire saw the problems of education and sought to change the education methods by promoting his problem-posing education.
The country of Brazil is comprised of 159 million people (1997). There are estimated to.....
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