Cognitive Liberation

Cognitive Liberation is a national, virtual magazine to showcase students who are creating art for social change. Activism through expression. @coglibmag

In social movement theory, cognitive liberation “denotes a three-stage shift in consciousness: first, individuals no longer perceive the system as legitimate or just; second, those who once saw the system as inevitable begin to demand change; and third, those who normally considered themselves powerless come to believe that they can alter their lot in life.” Only when those who are aggrieved exper  ...