Sexuality Education
All human beings will naturally make life-changing decisions about their sexual and reproductive health at some point. However, it appears that many young people do not have enough knowledge to make these decisions responsibly. Early sex, sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies and deviant sexual behaviour are some of the consequences that can follow.
Sexuality education is an essential component in the construction and education of each person. Its essential objectives are to instil self-esteem, respect for others, acceptance of differences, understanding and respect for the law, and individual and collective responsibility.
Sexuality education enables young people to understand themselves better, to establish emotional relationships that respect themselves and others, and to develop critical thinking, good judgment and a sense of responsibility.
On a biological level, sexuality education provides information on biological knowledge; anatomy, physiology, the transmission of life, puberty, the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, contraception, etc.
At the psycho-emotional level, sexuality education covers the areas of self-esteem, self-confidence, relationships with others, emotions and feelings, sexual orientation, psychosocial skills, etc.
From a legal and social point of view, sexuality education aims to inculcate the development of a spirit of analysis in the face of socio-environmental factors (family, cultural, societal environment), the notions of equality between girls and boys, information on discrimination (sexism, harassment, etc.), freedom and responsibility in the face of sexuality, and a sense of responsibility towards others. ), freedom and responsibility in the face of personal choices (notion of consent), media and information education (pornography, advertising, internet and social networks, cyberbullying), written laws (civil and penal codes), values and norms, prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, etc.
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