Resistant curiosity: an ethical praxis of transforming neoliberal self and becoming an early childhood educator otherwise

In line with scholarly critiques on the pervasive impacts of neoliberalism in early childhood education and care (ECEC), this article examines how neoliberal regimes of truth utilise a distinct form of curiosity (i.e. 'institutionalised curiosity') to produce subjects and subjectivities al...

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Published inEthics and education Vol. 20; no. 2-3; pp. 306 - 318
Main Author Kamenarac, Olivera
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 03.07.2025
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early childhood educators
ethical praxis of self-transformation
Neoliberalism
resistant curiosity
subject and subjectivity
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Summary:In line with scholarly critiques on the pervasive impacts of neoliberalism in early childhood education and care (ECEC), this article examines how neoliberal regimes of truth utilise a distinct form of curiosity (i.e. 'institutionalised curiosity') to produce subjects and subjectivities aligned with widespread neoliberal narratives of education. It opens a dialogue about the political potential of 'resistant curiosity' as an ethical praxis of existence, cultivating ECEC educators' capacity to critically engage with the local 'struggles,' resist disciplinary powers, and initiate self-transformation.
ISSN:1744-9642
1744-9650
DOI:10.1080/17449642.2025.2520020