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consciousness-raising

The definition of consciousness-raising is the process or an activity intended to make people more aware of political, personal or social issues.

(noun)

A group trying to make people more aware of feminist rights is an example of consciousness-raising.

See consciousness-raising in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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noun

the process of seeking, esp. through group sessions, to increase awareness of one's role, attitudes, needs, etc. in connection with the personal, social, sexual, etc. problems of modern life

See consciousness-raising in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The process of achieving greater awareness, as of one's own needs or of a political or social issue.

Related Forms:

conˈscious·ness-raisˈer noun

conˈscious·ness-raisˌing adjective

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