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The Importance of Anti-oppression Education in Chinese Higher Education
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This paper explores the existence and roots of oppressive education within the Chinese higher education system, focusing on Confucian traditional influence on educational practices. While Confucianism emphasizes social harmony and moral cultivation, its emphasis on social hierarchy and obedience to authority indirectly contributes to oppressive educational practices. This model prioritizes indoctrination and rote memorization, neglecting critical thinking and the development of student agency, potentially exacerbating educational inequality. This paper analyzes the current system’s shortcomings regarding gender discrimination, regional disparities, and socioeconomic inequality. By comparing Chinese and Western educational models, it highlights the effectiveness of student development. Finally, the article suggests specific reforms, including curriculum reform, teaching training, diversified assessment, and institutional support to achieve equality and inclusion in higher education. The key to building an anti-oppressive system. The article concludes, lie in integrating critical thinking with Confucian principles of reflection, while respecting Chinese cultural traditions.
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- 2025-04-01
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- Research Material