Critiquing approaches to countering extremism: the fundamental British values problem in English formal schooling
Dr Diane Webber, Georgetown University Center on National Security and the Law, Washington D.C, Dr Alison Struthers, University of Warwick School of Law.
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Teaching fundamental British values in schools to deter and counter extremism is seen as a central part of counter-terrorism policy. We critique the current approach, highlighting the more controversial aspects of the fundamental British values agenda and point to other values frameworks more suited to the role of combatting extremism within schooling.
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Dr Diane Webber, Visiting Fellow, Georgetown University Center on National Security and the Law, Washington D.C
Dr Alison Struthers, Assistant Professor, University of Warwick School of Law
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Last updated 25 September 2019 + show all updates
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Disclaimer added to clarify that the views in the paper do not necessarily represent the views of the UK government.
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