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Does the current sex education curriculum in secondary schools accurately reflect the values and mores of society?. Mirco Adolescent Catholic school (differing sex edu . curriculum to others) Exposed to changing values in society
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Does the current sex education curriculum in secondary schools accurately reflect the values and mores of society?
Mirco Adolescent Catholic school (differing sex edu. curriculum to others) Exposed to changing values in society Macro Increased media attention Decreasing age of adolescence “Tweens” Questioning change of social ‘norms’ (sexual practice) Rise in teen pregnancy / STD’s ... Due to lack of education ?? Conflict, how much detail/who educates e.g. England
Cross-cultural Time: Those educated in the 1960/70’s in comparison to those in the 2000’s. Sexual attitude/relevance Societies views on sex Culture: Aspect of religion (values/beliefs) Secular & Catholic sex education Relevance/impact of religious beliefs Religion’s role Impact on the indiv. and society
Concepts • Culture Two aspects; Religious moral/values Accepted societal ‘norms’ • Society Groups (adolescent teens) Educational institutions of NSW (forming curriculums) • Time change of adolescent needs change of religious importance change of education Can form new ‘norms’
Log • Phase 1: Research topics of interest • Phase 2: PIP Research Proposal • Outline question/topic • Micro/macro reasons, why chosen • Relation to concepts • Cross-cultural • Primary methodologies outline • Strategies to display Social and cultural literacy
Phase 3: Gathering of secondary research • Phase 4: Research methodologies template • Phase 5: Research methodologies results • Phase 6: Central Material chapter 1 & 2 • In progress
Secondary Research • Not a lot on catholic/secular perspectives or differences. • Analysed continuities/changes in society well • Sources showed increases in pregnancy/STD’s/STI’s possibly due to lack of edu. further area’s of study.. ? 1. When sex goes to school, by Kristen Luker • Most helpful/reliable source found • Supported cross-cultural of time • Discussed change of social attitude (sex revolution) • Investigated micro influences (e.g. Religion, peers, personal experiences) • Background information to the topic 2. Sexuality Education for teenagers in the new millennium – youth studies Australia Defines sex education and its goals/aim The nature of sex education amongst adolescence The sources Change in society
3. ‘Condoms at schools a tricky issue’ by Michael Bradley Sex earlier than before (av. 16) ‘reinforces the importance of sex education’ and ‘highlights need for condom vending machines in schools’ Rise in unprotected sex (risks) Acknowledgement that cultural/age diff’s must be recognised in sex edu. Questions why doesn't society address issue and ‘protect their children’ 4. ‘Thirty years on the ’60s swingers ‘have problems with sex’ by Lisa Clausen Parents are still having troubles with ‘birds and the bees’ Report shows many children of 90s aren’t educated by parents. Parents are in denial/embarrassed/ill-informed Fear if given info they will do it 30% teens discuss with mother risks 5. ‘Conservative naivety does teenagers no favours’ by Mia Freedman Tony Abbott outlined a new policy of allowing parents to access medical records By invading teen privacy, take away source of information. Wont promote abstinence/ seen as a device of communication between family Already a mood of regression with women's views towards sex No uniform sex education program Some cover all aspects in detail “Catholic schools don’t teach anything about contraception”
Primary Research • Interview • Woman edu. 1970’s @ catholic, single sex school. • Woman edu. 2000’s @ catholic, single sex school. • Psychologist, Alison. P. Professional opinion. • Questionnaire Total of 40 participants • 20 male/20 female • Schooling facilities and dynamics altered e.g. Secular or religious, co-ed or single sex etc. • Decade’s of secondary schooling ranged from 60’s – 2000’s Usefulness/validity/bias??? Comparison due to similar influences