On the duty of not taking offence

Barrow, Robin

doi:10.1080/03057240500211600

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“…The point is that teachers have to handle conflicts in an appropriate way showing respect for all participants, by using a discourse approach (Oser 1992). 8 The following quotation from Robin Barrow (2005) could be seen as rather provocative but still relevant in its implications for this study:…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

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Tolerance of intolerance: values and virtues at stake in education

Orlenius

2008

Journal of Moral Education

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“…However, in this case, Sven was judged by his opinions by several respondents and obviously his disrespect in school. We have to bear in mind the distinction between feeling upset and taking some formal action, between disapproving and victimising (Barrow, 2005).…”

Section: Laws and Ethics In Schoolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Tolerance of intolerance: values and virtues at stake in education

Orlenius

2008

Journal of Moral Education

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“…In the discussion that follows, we situate our analysis within a conceptual framework mapped out by a recent public debate between Robin Barrow (2005Barrow ( , 2006 and Graham Haydon (2006). In it they address the key themes of 'offence' and 'respect', and provide a valuable backdrop to a consideration of the chant that is the focus of our attention here.…”

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‘I’d rather wear a turban than a rose’: a case study of the ethics of chanting

Jones

Fleming

2007

Race Ethnicity and Education

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In this paper we explore the moral status of a chant overheard during the Wales versus England (men's) rugby union international match in February, 2005. The specific chant, sung by Welsh supporters at their English counterparts, was: 'I'd rather wear a turban than a rose.' Specifically, we examine: whether the chant is offensive; whether the chant is racist; the extent to which the chanters can be labelled racists; and what, if any, might be the appropriate response(s) to the chant? We argue that from an ethical perspective there is a need to provide, howsoever difficult, an account of 'objectively' or 'inherently' offensive as opposed to 'subjectively' or 'contingently' offensive. We conclude that racism registers as 'inherently' offensive and that the chant itself is an example of racism. Our evaluation of the chant as racist involves a normative structure containing three main elements: carriers of national identity and pride; hierarchical re-ordering of racialized identities; and the 'playfulness' of parody. It is a form of discriminatory social practice that manifests itself in communication and is directed at ethnically different Others. It therefore carries manifestations of racism. However, to attach moral opprobrium equally to all of the chanters without recognizing the different possible dispositions of the chanters is inappropriate. There are different levels of moral blame-worthiness that ought properly to be attached to those who engage in racist actions/behaviours. Finally, we argue that there ought to be an appropriate set of responses that accommodates fully the character, cultural capital and political agency of individuals and institutions. We advocate a shared responsibility for cultivating respectful attitudes and an appropriate moral response to such chanting.

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“…Notes 1. All page references where not otherwise identified are to Barrow (2005). Since a discussion of offence and offensive language would be excessively abstract without examples, this article will contain some references to groups identified by broad descriptions and some derogatory language in quotation marks.…”

Section: Educating Respectmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In his John Wilson Memorial Lecture, 'On the duty of not taking offence' (Barrow, 2005), Robin Barrow examines and criticises a certain aspect of our contemporary moral climate: that which revolves around the giving and the taking of offence. He does not explore in any detail the implications of his discussion for moral education.…”

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On the duty of educating respect: a response to Robin Barrow

Haydon

2006

Journal of Moral Education

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On the duty of not taking offence

Cited by 35 publications

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Tolerance of intolerance: values and virtues at stake in education

Tolerance of intolerance: values and virtues at stake in education

‘I’d rather wear a turban than a rose’: a case study of the ethics of chanting

On the duty of educating respect: a response to Robin Barrow

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