Sociologyspeaking topic
The concept of false consciousness: why do oppressed groups defend an order that works against them? Are the lenses the system hands us keeping us from seeing our own position?
— the Marxist tradition, false consciousness
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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