This study provides a perspective on the ways in which sex education in schools contributes to the social construction of gender. Drawing upon conversations with young Australians of both sexes, the book demonstrates that their sexuality is still expressed within traditional gender constraints and that sex education fails to address the links between gender and sexuality. It provides a framework for discussing the construction of gender and sexuality, examples of young people's attitudes and practice, an analysis of current sex education in Australia and practical strategies for change that will be of value in every country. It is aimed at students of women's studies, education, modern social institutions, teachers and youth workers.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 138 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-04-303006-6 (9780043030066)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
What they say about each other; The construction of gender; The development of theories on female sexuality; Towards a new paradigm; Recent research findings on young people; The role of schools in maintaining stereotypes; The development and provision of sex education; Where young people learn about sex; Young people's requests for knowledge; Differing perceptions of content and process.
