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Our human dignity can be taken from us in unjust relationships, which makes resistance and a search for dignity necessary. This search can take place in different ways - in this book through academic studies in theology, ethics and education. Human dignity relates to human rights, which are also explored here; moreover, perspectives from gender and postcolonial theory inform the studies. The reflection on human dignity ends in a discussion of education, making the book a resource in addressing contemporary value issues in education.
This collection of lectures, articles and papers covers a certain time period. In the texts particular themes recur, which contributes to continuity and coherence. The focus of more recently written chapters takes the discussion in new directions.
About the author
Karin Sporre is Professor in Educational Work at Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden. At the Department of Applied Educational Science she leads the research group RECEUM, Research in Early Childhood Education, Umeå University. Her own research is in the fields of gender, religion, ethics, and existential issues of children. 2015-2018 she is a partner in the research project "What may be learnt in ethics?", EthiCo.
