Social Justice, Democratic Education, and the Silencing of Words that Wound.

Applebaum, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ679870

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Publication Date: 2003

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Social Justice, Democratic Education, and the Silencing of Words that Wound.

Applebaum, Barbara

Journal of Moral Education, v32 n2 p151-62 Jun 2003

Describes classrooms and schools as a culture of power that mirror society's unjust social relations. Investigates the questions: (1) is it ever justified to use power to interrupt power?; and (2) does all silencing subjugate? Outlines arguments for and against censorship of teachers who believe that portraying homosexual lifestyles positively undermines their integrity. (CAJ)

Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Democratic Values, Freedom of Speech, Higher Education, Homophobia, Justice, Moral Issues, Moral Values, Sexual Orientation, Social Attitudes, Social Bias, Social Responsibility, Teacher Rights

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Journal of Moral Education is a refereed journal.