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Definition:. Education on a broad range of topics concerning human sexuality including:. Sexual Reproduction Anatomy Birth Control Sexual health Reproductive Rights Etc. History of Sexual Education. 1912, National Education Association called for teacher training programs in sex ed

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  1. Definition: Education on a broad range of topics concerning human sexuality including: • Sexual Reproduction • Anatomy • Birth Control • Sexual health • Reproductive Rights • Etc.

  2. History of Sexual Education • 1912, National Education Association called for teacher training programs in sex ed • 1955, American Medical Association published five pamphlets, “the sex education series” • Late 1960s to early 80s, opposition formed. Christian Crusade said “communist plot” • Studies in the 80s showed in delayed sexual activity and reduced teen pregnancy • Mid 80s AIDS epidemic called for urgent sexual education in all schools.

  3. Sex Education Around the World

  4. United States: • Taught in schools • At least once from 7th to 12th • Often governed by state laws • Covers a broad range of topics • Only two forms: “Abstinence-plus” or “abstinence-only” • The highest rate for pregnancy and one of the highest rates of STIs among teenagers

  5. China • Very little sex education • Only reproduction section of biology textbooks • Poor understanding of STI/STDs • Heavy reliance on abortions and morning-after pills • 91% of unplanned premarital pregnancies result in abortions • However: starting abstinence-only education in some schools

  6. Africa: • Very poor education in less industrialized countries • Governments and NGOs have established sex education programs • Mainly focused on combatting HIV and AIDS • Often times require specific guidelines on what can be taught • “Global Gag Rule” preventing NGOs from performing or educating about abortions

  7. European Countries • Includes the top 15 countries with the lowest birth and abortion rates • The more developed countries have more openness towards sex and comprehensive education • Wide range of topics and more positive message

  8. Social View • Two paths of sexual education • Comprehensive, sexuality is a natural normal part of a healthy life. Portrays facts and positive messages • Abstinence, sexual expression outside of marriage will have harmful social, psychological, and physical consequences. Portrays controversial topics, inaccurate medical information, STDs are inevitable

  9. Ethical View • Most people in the United States get taught sex education in their lifetime, however, there are some people who don’t learn about it or only learn a little. • Sex education is considered to be a “taboo” or “controversial” topic. • School systems mostly just teach the basics and don’t go into detail.

  10. Studies about Sex education • Most teachers skip the “sex” talk or give small details about sex • They aren’t ready to talk about it with their students • Feel that they aren’t prepared • Feel uncomfortable • Teachers are afraid of what the parents will come back and say to them about the teaching. • Many schools skip sex education because they aren’t sure what it really means themselves.

  11. Studies about sex education • On the other hand, there are schools that go very in depth about this topic • Schools know that children start wondering about their bodies during elementary school • Believe that the children should be taught about their bodies, mind, and their personal beliefs in school. • Parents also help the children with learning about their bodies and sex • Schools have speakers come in to talk about sex education

  12. Political View • The U.S. Constitution says that the government won’t get involved in or promote religious beliefs, but sex education has been different for some states • The American Civil Liberties Union is working to make sure sex ed is in every school for K-12 • The topics would include information about healthy sex, the human body, relationships, and different contraceptive options.

  13. Continuous issue in US • Government officials feel that covering topics about sex education like information about the body is good • Information about birth control and condoms is considered to be detrimental since they think it increases teen pregnancies. • More conservative groups believe in abstinence only education programs. • Liberals believe that sex is apart of life and that sex education should be taught in depth. • Many arguments go on about which type of sex education should be taught in the school system.

  14. Sources: • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sex-education/CC00032 • http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/teachers-embarrassed-unprepared-for-taboo-sex-subject/story-e6frea83-1225843999512 • https://www.aclu.org/reproductive-freedom/sex-education • http://www.sciencedaily.com/articles/s/sex_education.htm • http://www.rethinkingschools.org/sex/sexhisto.shtml • http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/655?task=view • http://www.search4clarity.com/abstinence-education/perspective/liberal • http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/09/09/china.sex.education/

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