His works focus on awakening consciousness in people as a way to empower people to believe that they deserve change and can bring about it. Freire argues that the development of critical awareness is essential for transformative politics to take place in society. Discusses how, to facilitate the development of critical awareness of the oppressed, the oppressed must recognize that they are indeed oppressed. This occurs through the praxis method, a process in which the oppressed discuss their lives, realities and norms with a facilitator. After the discussion with the facilitator they reflect on their experiences and recognize the oppression they have experienced. They are now aware of the unequal power dynamics they have experienced and can take action to change the system