Reeducation: meaning, definitions and examples
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reeducation
[ ˌriːˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən ]
educational process
Reeducation refers to the process of changing or modifying a person's beliefs, attitudes, or skills through education, particularly after a period of indoctrination or undesirable influence. It often involves methods aimed at helping individuals adapt to new ideologies, societal norms, or skills necessary for specific tasks. This concept can be applied in various contexts, including political reeducation during regimes, therapeutic settings, or vocational training. Reeducation aims to establish a new understanding or competence in an individual, often addressing failures of previous learning processes.
Synonyms
reform, rehabilitation, retraining, training.
Examples of usage
- The government initiated a reeducation program for former members of extremist groups.
- Reeducation camps are controversial and often criticized for human rights abuses.
- After losing his job, he enrolled in reeducation classes to learn new skills.
- The organization offers reeducation services to help veterans transition back to civilian life.
Translations
Translations of the word "reeducation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reeducação
🇮🇳 पुनः शिक्षा
🇩🇪 Umerziehung
🇮🇩 re-edukasi
🇺🇦 перевиховання
🇵🇱 reedukacja
🇯🇵 再教育 (さいきょういく)
🇫🇷 rééducation
🇪🇸 reeducación
🇹🇷 yeniden eğitim
🇰🇷 재교육 (재교육)
🇸🇦 إعادة التعليم
🇨🇿 přeškolení
🇸🇰 reedukácia
🇨🇳 再教育 (zài jiàoyù)
🇸🇮 reenakcioniranje
🇮🇸 endurmenntun
🇰🇿 қайта оқыту
🇬🇪 ახალი განათლება
🇦🇿 yenidən təhsil
🇲🇽 reeducación
Etymology
The term 'reeducation' has its roots in the combination of the prefix 're-', which indicates repetition or restoration, and the word 'education', derived from the Latin 'educare', which means 'to rear or to bring up'. The concept of reeducation became particularly prominent in the 20th century, especially in the context of political movements and ideological shifts. Various regimes implemented reeducation programs aiming to reshape citizens' beliefs and behaviors to align with governmental policies. Its applications span educational reform, vocational training, and psychological rehabilitation, evolving to address societal needs and values throughout history. The effectiveness and ethical implications of reeducation as a concept are still subjects of debate, especially in light of its use in coercive environments.