Rights-based reasoning in discussions about lesbian and gay issues: Implications for moral educators

Journal of Moral Education

Volumn 33, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 71-86

  Ellis, Sonja J ^a  

^a SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 2142774192     PISSN: 03057240     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0305724042000200001     Document Type: Review

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