By Shrey Mahida

Four Dimensions of Critical Literacy

1. Dimension Disrupting the Commonplace

- Language and Sign Systems
a) Critical Literacy is looked at as a method of problematizing all subjects of study
and understanding history with the use of different sign systems.
i) It is done to recognize the different modes of perception and the ability
to consider new frames to comprehend the experience.
2. Considering Multiple Viewpoints
- Viewing Different Viewpoints from other Perspectives
a) Authors who want the reader to understand the various perspectives in dimension
help by asking to stand in the shoes of others.
i) It is done to engage in a process of reflecting on various perspectives.
3. Focusing on the Sociopolitical
- With a little review of sociopolitical systems and power, a non-neutral form of social practice
being taught generally forgets to mention the conceptualization of relationships, languages and how they
intertwine with our learning.
a) Knowing so, going beyond the personal by trying to comprehend the social
systems and learning about power relationships is required to engage in the
politics of daily life.
i) It helps to redefine literacy as a cultural citizenship and politics that
helps to increase new opportunities for subordinate groups to take a role in
society.

4. Taking Action to Promote Social Justice

- It is often perceived to be the sole definition of critical literacy, although the inability to
take informed action against oppression or social justice without detailed understanding.
a) We use literacy to promote social justice through praxis reflection, using
language to exercise power and to question practices of privilege and injustice.
i) Promotion of social justice is sought after the desire to enhance
everyday life, having non-dominant groups gain access to dominant forms of
language without devaluing their own, and the act of redefining cultural borders.