Fundamental British values? Possible implications for children's spirituality
This article argues that the statement of fundamental British values, as introduced in England's education system in the period 2012-2014, is problematic, not least in relation to children's spirituality. The context of the introduction of fundamental British values is outlined. The values...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
[2018]
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International journal of children's spirituality
Year: 2018, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Pages: 67-80 |
| RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy AG Religious life; material religion BJ Islam CB Christian life; spirituality KBF British Isles ZC Politics in general ZF Education |
| Further subjects: | B
Fundamental British values
B children's spirituality B SMSC B Identity |
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| Summary: | This article argues that the statement of fundamental British values, as introduced in England's education system in the period 2012-2014, is problematic, not least in relation to children's spirituality. The context of the introduction of fundamental British values is outlined. The values chosen are more contested than they may seem, being neither fundamental nor distinctively British. How the idea has been conceptualised and implemented has adverse consequences for children's understanding of identity, especially for some already marginalised groups, and may encourage a limited, superficial view of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. This risks excluding some groups, especially Muslims, in the current political context, and discouraging open discussion in schools of controversial topics, when such discussion helps to reduce the danger of radicalisation. Consideration of the impact of statements of values, however apparently uncontroversial, must take account of the power of those formulating such statements and the wider context. |
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| ISSN: | 1469-8455 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International journal of children's spirituality
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/1364436X.2017.1419939 |