Leer es resistir: el pensamiento crítico como acto revolucionario en la obra de Mario Mendoza

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Abstract: The essay is called Reading is resisting critical thinking as a revolutionary act in the work of Mario Mendoza, a book that highlights reading as intellectual and social resistance, through arguments and examples creates an analysis and highlights the importance of critical thinking. Through his reflective style, the writer invites the new generations to challenge the system, to question their reality, to raise awareness and root out the superficiality promoted by the narcissistic self. It is defended that reading is emancipating and of social transformation for the human being, Mendoza together with literary references argues that it is fundamental to build a critical citizenship. Comparisons are made that support the idea of reading as a struggle and mode of change that emphasizes its impact on culture and sense of belonging. In addition, it is argued that promoting it in young people will improve academic skills and can prevent risk situations, emphasizing that reading and literature are reflective means to create citizens capable of restoring their environment with awareness, creativity and social responsibility.