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Does State Secularism Require Teachers to Abstain from Wearing Religious Symbols at School?

Authors :
Maxwell, Bruce
McDonough, Kevin
Waddington, David I.
Source :
Philosophy of Education Yearbook; 2014, p422-430, 9p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses a debate in the province of Québec about whether a secular state should require teachers to not wear religious symbols while working. Topics include the notion of state neutrality regarding religion in relation to freedom of conscience, the notion of state autonomy, and professional ethics for teachers in relation to wearing religious symbols.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
87566575
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Philosophy of Education Yearbook
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130776035