Freire “culture of silence”

Explain what Freire meant by the “culture of silence”.  What are the implications of this culture for schools, students, and society?

You have to use the book at the least for one reference.

Smith, S. J. (2020). Windows into the history and philosophy of education. Kendall Hunt.

I’m attaching the section of the book that talks about it but use at least one other outside source on the topic.