By Dr Ibtihal Ramadan, Research Fellow EEI, School of Education A key point to note from the 33rd Olympic games in Paris, France that concluded just ten days ago, is the hijab ban for French women athletes. (Un)Surprisingly, the ban occurs amidst an important landmark of Paris Olympics: it has been celebrated to be the … Continue reading “Paris 2024: Hijab Ban Undermines Gender Equality Milestone”
Category: Religion
Should schools rename Religious Education ‘Religion and Worldviews’?
By Professor Michael Hand and Dr Reza Gholami School of Education, University of Birmingham The Commission on Religious Education report has called for an overhaul to Religious Education (RE) in schools and has recommended that the subject should be called ‘religion and worldviews’, to reflect the diversity of today’s world and to incorporate worldviews such … Continue reading “Should schools rename Religious Education ‘Religion and Worldviews’?”