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This paper explores the media representation of migrants and examines the role of adult education in fostering sociocultural transformation. Drawing on lifelong learning and collective transformative learning frameworks, we argue media narratives often reinforce stereotypes and exclusion but can also serve as entry points for dialogue and education. We highlight the role of that adult education and argue that it can play a pivotal role in reframing migration as a catalyst for social and cultural transformation. These frameworks encourage critical reflection, empathy, and participatory engagement, enabling learners to confront biases and co-construct more inclusive narratives. The paper concludes by offering implications for transformative multicultural education and suggests strategies for fostering intercultural understanding and socially just learning environments in the context of global migration.

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lifelong learning media narratives migration multicultural education transformative learning

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