The Praxis

conversation. Castro judges Las Casas not on his intent as most scholars do, but rather his “praxis” and “tangible gains” . Castro declares Las Casas not only an incompetent reformer and activist for his lack of results, but also claims Las Casas is a force of Spanish imperialism, demanding Amerindians adopt Spanish Christianity and culture as any other member of Spain’s Empire did.…

Analysing the works of Mimi Mariuncci, Audre Lorde, and Rosemarie Garland- Thomson I hope to answer the question of why intersectionality is imperative to feminist discourse and praxis. Feminism, in simple terms, refers to collective desire to end the oppression of women. Because oppression takes various forms and affects those who are victim to it in a number of different though often intersecting ways, feminism can therefore be termed a multifaceted set of movements working towards multiple…

Praxis can be defined as a process in which a theory, lesson or skill is practiced. I like to think of it as practical application of one’s skills. If we are critically reflecting on the way we practice then that reflection becomes praxis. It is a rather simple concept once you grasp it. This provides for the necessary conditions for grasping or understanding the truth…

manner how could one hold onto a precious treasurer and not apply it to heal those who are suffering? As Father Joseph states, “creative tension must be maintained if pastoral theology will be done correctly….the words of this tension are praxis and theory and not praxis and theology” (98). For simply reducing theology to a theory or a belief…

of those who have been oppressed. However, the structural social work model falls short in inclusivity of minority groups. In order to aid in structural social work’s fight for equality, June Ying Yee introduces anti-racism praxis in her article, “Critical Anti-Racism Praxis:…

. Nurses actions on global health can be limited by lack of knowledge about the diseases and the conditions in the global communities, lack of time and financial resources to travel abroad to assist in health promotion activities and lack of influence on the governments in the global communities. The lack of knowledge can be addressed by education. Nursing education should include global diseases and emerging diseases to enhance the understanding of nurses and increase their awareness of the…

All these discussions must be embraced, to engage in the practical praxis revolving the issues of assets distribution. The development of the critical economics is based on the institutional theory of economics, to provide with ultimate supplant and confrontation of the neoclassical economic paradigm, as being the economic…

Elementary Educator Elementary Educators are very important because they shape our nation’s youth. There are a few reasons why I would love to become an educator, especially with Elementary aged children. I think helping the lives of the young kids would have such a positive impact on my life. Children are open to new experiences and can handle them in positive ways when introduced with a positive attitude and support from an adult. I want to be that adult. There are three areas that are…

educator in the 1960’s came from a politically oppressed country posits, “education-as-praxis” or “problem posing education” which allows a cooperative and communicative relationship between the teacher and student (65). John Henry Newman, a converted Catholic back in 1800s conceived, “useless or liberal education” as seeking knowledge for own pursuit (53). In a modern education setting, Paulo Freire's education-as-praxis theory would work best; it allows cognitive skills, communication, and…

cultures/groups when they are able to understand other perspectives. Based on the readings and research completed for Cultural Foundations of Education, the following concepts have established a critical role in promoting a multicultural environment: praxis,…