A ação cultural e apropriação da informação sob a perspectiva da teoria crítica

Abstract

The aim of the article is to explore the approximations of critical theory with the concepts of appropriation of information and cultural action. The methodology used was Bardin's Content Analysis and the work consists of an exploratory bibliographic research. The study presents the differences between the critical theory and the traditional theory, highlighting their influence on the Social Sciences. It discusses the process of appropriation of information and its role in the creation of new knowledge and social transformation. It also demonstrates the existence of a conceptual pattern in the definitions of cultural action and cultural animation. As a result of the analysis, it is considered that the cultural practices undertaken by the library fulfill their social function when based on critical theory and, thus, lead to the appropriation of information. In this perspective, for the library to be a space that fosters the development of critical thinking and intellectual autonomy among its users, the librarian's action must be based on critical theory.

Keywords: Critical theory. Appropriation of information. Cultural action.