Q.        What's So Special About Critical Theory?

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Critical Theory is socio-political theory concerned with issues of social equity and justice. In Education, it helps us to understand why minority students fail in the system. Its suggests ways in  which education might be transformed to be more socially and culturally appropriate and sustainable. In design it allows us to understand why the built environement is the way it is and why poverty contiunues to be an urbanm blight. In psychology it informs us why minorities and subordinated groups fill the prisons and mental hospitals and suggests ways of changing this. Finally, it offers a way of improving social and cultural relations in everyday life by demystifying normative preconceptions.

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There are a number of useful links on this site. The site itself also contains a large number of theoretical and practical examples of critical Theory in use that you can download. You can also contact me here for more information. Alternatively, I am available for lectures, seminars or workshops or as a consultant on Critical Theory and Practice. To find out more, click here.

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