"Sexist socialising of children in the Sunday schools of the church of the province of Southern Africa : a theological ethical study"
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Authors
Tuckey, Caroline
Issue Date
1994-11
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Socialisation , Sexism , Christian education , Child development , Feminist theology , Sunday schools , Gender stereotyping , Religious language and symbols , Biblical interpretation , Agents of Socialisation
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Abstract
Sexist socialisation in the church starts from childhood. The Sunday school, the Christian
community and parents all play a role in transmitting sexist values to children. Sexism is
present in the interpretation, use and teaching of scripture as well as the hierarchy, roles,
structures, language, worship and symbols of the church. These subconsciously influence
children. People's faith may be shaken when the sexist nature of some of these beliefs is
exposed. Sexist socialisation is detrimental as the growth and witness of the church may be
stunted. Hence there is a need to develop non-sexist Christian education. Insights and tools
from feminist theology help in this programme. The conclusions are tentative as such a
process is evolutionary, but important.
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Citation
Tuckey, Caroline (1994) "Sexist socialising of children in the Sunday schools of the church of the province of Southern Africa : a theological ethical study", University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16230>