, 2005). Traditionally, teachers in the Chinese public school system have shied away from teaching about contraceptive use for fear of appearing to encourage sexual activity (Wang et al
Abstinence-only sex education program is thus ineffective, if not bordering on the irresponsible. This approach has serious unintended consequences by denying young people access to the information they need to protect themselves (Collins, et al
A holistic sexual education program must impart that religious values can play an important role in an individual's decisions about sexual expression and offer students the opportunity to explore their own and their family's religious values, not impose on a single boxed-out set of values. Abstinence-only groups have long been criticized for trying to push religious themes and gender stereotypes in the programs (Friedman; 2008)
One study conducted from 2005 to 2006 surveyed 1,209 teens who completed abstinence-only programs in rural and urban areas and 848 teens in the same communities who had not. It turns out there the two groups' behavior was practically identical as far as sexual behavior is concerned (Mathematica Policy Research, Inc
One of those social problems was a lack of correct sexual knowledge for school-age children and adolescents. Thus, "mandatory, state-sponsored" sex education was implemented (Carter 2001, p
The study's lack of consultation with men exemplifies its gender bias. In 1998, the debate was furthered by growing female frustration that the male drug Viagra was covered by insurance companies, while birth control was not (Goldstein 1998)
these biases exist. In fact, these researchers proved that teachers' initiate more negative interactions with male students, a factor that could become highly important in sex education (Jones and Dindia 2004)
In fact, the American Psychological Society currently recommends comprehensive sexual education based on the large number of HIV-positive young people (APA Counsel of Representatives 2005). In addition, education involving female birth control was instituted to combat teenage pregnancy (London 2008)
Other methods of male birth control included biological methods such as withdrawal and testicular pressure. Additional research suggests that stereotypical male sexual roles can be enhanced by certain types of sex education (Wilkie 2005)
The PSI curriculum was more focused on building assertive skills that taught students "how to say no." (Howard & McCabe, 1990)
There is medical evidence indicating that abstinence and not safe sex is the only reliable method of avoiding pregnancies. In one article (Khouzem, 1995) compared the effectiveness of sex-education programs in schools and found that schools with abstinence-based program had better results
With two years of this program, the effect was highly significant and profound as none of the students became pregnant. Project Research (Kirby, 1989) had studied the effectiveness of Sex Respect curriculum for several years
With two years of this program, the effect was highly significant and profound as none of the students became pregnant. Project Research (Kirby, 1989) had studied the effectiveness of Sex Respect curriculum for several years
School district in Lamar, Missouri had similar abstinence program. More than 500 students were enrolled in the Sex Respect: The Option of True Sexual Freedom program (Mast, 1986)
As for sexual activity, 63% of the non-participants were engaged compared to only 5% of Best Friends participants (Charen, 1998). The Journal of the American Medical Association also published the results of two important studies on abstinence education (Resnick et al
S. During 1983-1984, this district saw one in five teenage girls become pregnant (Richard, 1989)
It decreased the sexual activity among non-virgin teenagers and prevented engagement in any kind of sexual behavior in virgin teenagers. (Tanas, 1998)
Many schools in the country are currently using this popular and widely appreciated program. (Vessey, 1996)
One of the studies focused on the high-risk area of South Carolina where a significant decrease was reported as abstinence education was received. (Vincent et al
However in the light of modern thought, there is also felt that the young person has a right to be informed about sex as is their right to education in other subjects. (Blake; Katrak, 2002) International bodies and thinkers are of the view that there must not be restriction on knowledge if that would help in molding the individual to a better person