Freire’s Conception of Critical Consciousness on Mitigating Teenage Pregnancy

The role of critical consciousness is to impart proactive skills paramount for mitigating teenage pregnancy. The article is anchored on a philosophical approach which puts more emphasis on rational being, based on logical reasoning or rational reasoning and abstract approach at the expense of empirical perspective and standpoints. This article therefore examines the need of Freire’s conception of critical consciousness on mitigating teenage pregnancy in schools. The article appeals to the implications of Paulo Freire’s components of critical reflection, political efficacy and critical action in addressing the issue of teenage pregnancy. The article used critical Method of Philosophical consultancy. The study clearly stands out that if teenage pregnancy is to be addressed effectively, then educators must integrate Freire’s critical consciousness and its pillars systematically in the curriculum. Also, the article filtrates out the key stakeholders who can collectively work together to address the issue of teenage pregnancy at large.