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What does it mean?
Thatcher claims a moral conflict between traditional values and LGBTQ rights education.
In plain terms
She argues teaching gay rights undermines traditional morals.
What can you take from it?
Education policies reflect moral debates.

Where it applies

  • school policy
  • social debate

Putting it to work

  • evaluating curricula
  • advocating values

Questions to consider

  • How do schools balance values and rights?
  • What defines traditional moral education?

Another view

The quote presents a subjective view on rights and morals.

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