empowerment

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Bullshit freedom or freedom bullshit?

Posted by kima ⋅ June 25, 2011 ⋅ 8 Comments

Imagine this scene: — You walk into a bank with your 7 year old daughter (or son) and ask to see an account manager as you would like to open an account in her name, so she can start saving money and use her own debit card when she chooses to buy something with her … Continue reading »

Education or Subjugation – Power & Empowerment in Schools

Posted by peter skillen ⋅ April 15, 2011 ⋅ 8 Comments

(Note: ‘subjugation’!? Sorry, I just had to use that word. It rhymes!) I have been thinking, once again, about empowerment and what it means- both theoretically and practically. You will think about the term and its ramifications quite differently depending on the lens you are using (your upbringing, your values and beliefs, your profession, your … Continue reading »