Can Education Transform Society? An Inter-Textual Analysis

The primary objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive analysis the inquiry, "Can education transform society?" Specifically, was draw upon collection memoirs, narratives, and stories authored by esteemed thinkers from diverse countries historical periods, all whom have critically examined intricate interplay between society. research qualitative planned in narrative pattern. In consists works named "Turkiye’nin Maarif Davasi (Nurettin Topçu), Pedagogy Oppressed (Paulo Freire), Society Without School (Ivan Illich), Weapons Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey Through Dark World Compulsory Schooling (John Taylor Gatto), Can Education Change Society? (Micheal W. Apple), Finland: Country White Lilies (Gregoriy Petrov), Democracy Dewey) are selected criterion sampling method. data were collected with help document analyzed content analysis. yielded three overarching themes total nine sub-themes, presenting outcome rigorous analytical examination. Based on discussed research, it has been determined that there different perspectives problem perceptions related each work. However, proposed solutions also differ. idea active elements system more effective social transformation process common view found works.