Catholics and gender theories: understanding human sexuality in the educational proces

• Authors: Składanowski Marcin

Title variants

PL

Katolicy i teorie gender. Rozumienie ludzkiej płciowości w procesie wychowawczym

• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The anthropological and ethical disputes in some conservative Catholic circles often refer to the problem of gender equality, particularly in the educational process. They lead to a confrontation between traditional communities, on the one hand, and on the other hand, open or liberal ones. In this context, the article aims to indicate (1) the anthropological and ethical foundations of the education based on the principle of gender equality, and (2) educational demands that result from it. Further, (3) these fundamentals will be scrutinised against Catholic anthropological and ethical criticism.

PL

Dyskusje antropologiczne i etyczne w pewnych konserwatywnych środowiskach katolickich często odnoszą się do problemu równości płciowej, zwłaszcza w procesie wychowawczym. Prowadzą one do konfrontacji pomiędzy wspólnotami tradycyjnymi i bardziej liberalnymi. W tym kontekście artykuł zmierza do wskazania (1) antropologicznych i etycznych podstaw wychowania opartego na zasadzie równości płciowej oraz (2) postulatów wychowawczych, które z nich wynikają. Następnie (3) te zasadnicze kwestie zostaną skonfrontowane z katolicką krytyką antropologiczną i etyczną.

Keywords

EN

Christian anthropology; gender theories; human dignity; human sexuality; Catholic educational ethics

PL

antropologia chrześcijańska; teorie gender; godność ludzka; płciowość ludzka; katolicka etyka wychowawcza

• Publisher: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego
• Journal: Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe
• Year: 2018
• Volume: 39
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 45-56

Dates

printed

2018-12-31

Contributors

author

Składanowski Marcin

• John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin

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Identifiers

DOI

10.21852/sem.2018.4.04