Values, Religions and Education in Changing Societies (Paperback, 2011 ed.)

Education is a societal matter and takes place in relation to societal changes. Today, in many countries, it has to grapple with diversity and differences brought about by migration and changes in gender relations. Questions of values, human rights and the role of religions are raised. In this book scholars from Sweden, Norway, Germany, Great Britain, Canada, Namibia and South Africa discuss the issues above. Similarities as well as differences are highlighted. The varied contributors engage in a North-South dialogue. Among the questions addressed are: Can the Scandinavian countries be understood as more religious than their up-to-date, seemingly secularist reputation has led us to believe? How do some European, Muslim, Christian and secular pupils understand the religious education they receive? Could a global citizenship education, with a gendered understanding as an integral part, be accomplished? 'Diversity' and 'social justice': what does it take to theoretically integrate these two crucial parameters in education, in South Africa, and in Sweden? The role of religious and values education under changing circumstances is explored through the diverse contributions, that also challenge the hegemony of a Western understanding of democracy, among other values. The purpose of this is to assess what could now constitute global educational common ground.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	October 2014
First published:	2011
Editors:	Karin Sporre • Jan Mannberg
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	156
Edition:	2011 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-9400798236
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > Religious education / world faiths > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	9400798237
Barcode:	9789400798236

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