The Seven Virtues of Queer-friendly Schools

• Author(s) / Creator(s)

  • Wells, Kristopher

• At first glance this may seem paradoxical title for an article, since for many, the notion of virtue and queer are concepts that can’t be reconciled. However, with an increasing emphasis on the return to character and moral-based education in Canadian public schools, critical perspectives are often left behind in favour of educational programs that claim to promote a virtuous education via the development of good character and sound moral fiber.

• Date created

  2005

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Sexual minorities
  • Education
  • Sexual minority students
  • Gender minorities
  • Inclusive education

• Type of Item

  Article (Published)

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/R3XG9FN49

• License

  © 2005 Kristopher Wells. This version of this article is open access and can be downloaded and shared. The original author(s) and source must be cited.