When sex education emphasizes shame, it harms youth who have been sexually abused
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 09:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Sex education has long been a controversial topic in the United States. In Texas, where I work, sex education does not really exist, at least not in schools. About 47% of school districts provide nothing in terms of sex education and state-approved textbooks lack information on contraception. If a school chooses to teach sexual health education, they must emphasize abstinence and inform youth about the "emotional trauma" associated with sexual activity before marriage.