Frihet eller förtryck : - En vetenskaplig essä om komplexiteten i det demokratiska arbetet inom skola och fritidshem

Sammanfattning: In this essay I explore complexity of democratic praxis in compulsory school and after school age-educare. I use reflective writing and set off from a personal story and dilemma with a purpose to gain greater understanding on:  - why I as a teacher seems exclude ore furthermore - perceived as racist -when I set out on praxis democracy and equality. I also aim for a greater understanding in how freedom and upbringing are to be connected in democratic praxis as it seems to be a paradox. The theorizing is based on Michel Foucault and postcolonial theory on power, freedom, racism, and subject positions.  The reflective writing combined with theorizing helps me to gain a greater understanding of the dilemma. I come to realize that I need to take personal responsibility on my actions and create ethical and moral principles against oppression. I also need to be responsive to make changes when needed. By being responsive I will be able to se my shortcomings and therefore make necessary changes when needed. By theorizing I realized that I had not completely knowledge about how to understand racism and therefore I made mistakes.