Author: Dr. Mriganka Das
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04030046
Abstract: In contemporary education, the role of language extends far beyond communication, functioning as a powerful medium through which knowledge, identity, and power are constructed and negotiated. Critical pedagogy, rooted in the works of Paulo Freire and other transformative educators, offers a framework for reimagining English Studies as a site of empowerment, resistance, and social change. This research article explores the intersection of critical pedagogy and English Studies, examining how language education can foster critical consciousness, challenge dominant ideologies, and promote social justice. Drawing upon interdisciplinary perspectives from education, linguistics, and literary studies, the article argues that English classrooms can serve as transformative spaces where learners develop not only linguistic competence but also the ability to question, analyze, and reshape their social realities. It further discusses pedagogical strategies, challenges, and implications for integrating critical pedagogy into English education.
Keywords: Critical Pedagogy, English Studies, Empowerment, Language Education, Social Justice, Critical Thinking, Discourse, Identity.
Page No: 368-373