Sexual education- why it is important

Abstract In the past sexuality education in Australia has been an area of neglect. Studies throughout America, Canada and Europe show great diversity in approaches to teaching the community about ones sexuality. The history of sexuality has been dominated by religious values, which have used the power of sexuality to intimidate the public in a negative way. If more research is conducted on educating the public about sex in a more personal, practical, positive and …

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