vapautumisvaiheet
Vapautumisvaiheet, literally "freeing phases," refer to the progressive stages through which individuals or groups transition from constraints—be they social, political, economic, or psychological—toward greater autonomy and self-determination. The concept is used in several theoretical frameworks, including feminist theory, postcolonial studies, and organizational psychology.
In feminist scholarship the model typically lists early awareness and questioning, followed by solidarity building, active
In postcolonial contexts, liberation phases may begin with cultural and intellectual awakening, move to political mobilization,
In organizational change, the concept of "release" parallels the transition from status quo to new practices.
Overall, vapautumisvaiheet provide a useful heuristic for mapping shifts that involve both individual transformation and structural