noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
becoming aware; realization; consciousness-raising
General use for making something conscious or bringing it to awareness, often in psychological or educational contexts.
自分の偏見を意識化することが大切だ。
It is important to become aware of one's own biases.
This workshop promotes awareness of the issue.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
conscientization; critical consciousness
Philosophical term, especially from Paulo Freire's pedagogy, referring to developing a critical awareness of social and political contradictions.
フレイレの提唱した意識化は、抑圧された人々が自らの状況を批判的に理解する過程を指す。
Conscientization, as advocated by Freire, refers to the process by which oppressed people develop a critical understanding of their situation.