For a community psychology as praxis of liberation

Abstract

This article covers topics relevant to the epistemological debate within the field of Social Psychology, Community Psychology and related sciences. It aims, through bibliographic survey, addressing contributions from Social Psychology of Liberation for interdisciplinary construction of Community Psychology, highlighting constituent aspects of this area and emphasizing ethical and political factors, which encourage understanding of a praxis of liberation. The Community Psychology is a result of movements of change of scientific-professional paradigm and the strong demand for social change arisen from the concrete reality of the population and brings in its heart a praxis of liberation. We understand that the Social Psychology of Liberation brings strong influences to the development of Community Psychology, particularly with regard to strengthening the prospect of scientific and community building of high social relevance.