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The concept of the “silent mass” is addressed in modern social thought in the context of the masses’ pacification, passivity, and inability to directly intervene in decision-making processes. This concept, particularly in political science and sociology literature, is associated with individuals who, despite existing within social life, fail to strongly express their thoughts and actions. Silence here does not refer merely to physical quietness but also to the weakness of critical participation.

Critical pedagogy is an approach regarded as an extension of critical theory, which originated with the Frankfurt School. In its broadest sense, it can be understood as an educational critique that engages with educational issues. This approach is fundamentally shaped by questioning and redefining the very nature of education. At its core, it rejects the oppressive and hierarchical relationships between educators and learners that are typically ignored by dominant educational systems, aiming to