An exploration of character education as a tool of ‘moral repair’ in the developing world

High crime rates and general issues of social dysfunction are common in developing countries. This paper, using a case study of Jamaica, shows the possibility of using moral and religious values to guide youth within the education system, with the ultimate goal of intercepting these societal issues....

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Main Author: Dempster, Monica (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2020]
In: Journal of Religious Education
Year: 2020, Volume: 68, Issue: 2, Pages: 249-265
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AH Religious education
KBR Latin America
RF Christian education; catechetics
ZF Education
Further subjects:B Character
B Teacher educator
B Character education
B Moral Education
B Jamaica
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