A Sexuality Education Discourses Framework: Conservative, Liberal, Critical, and Postmodern

Author(s)
Jones, Tiffany
Publication Date
2011
Abstract
Sexuality education debates are layered with discourses based on markedly different constructions of sexuality. Rather than seeing these discourses as purely oppositional, this article frames them as complex and varied. It provides a new framework for understanding sexuality education which differentiates 28 discourses by orientation to education, whether conservative, liberal, critical, or postmodern. Their key assumptions, school-based approaches, sexuality frameworks, authorities, and methods are detailed. The article argues the value of considering multiple approaches and postmodern perspectives. This framework provides an introduction to sexuality education for those new to it and a fresh (re)conceptualisation of the field for other readers.
Citation
American Journal of Sexuality Education, 6(2), p. 133-175
ISSN
1554-6136
1554-6128
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Language
en
Publisher
Routledge
Title
A Sexuality Education Discourses Framework: Conservative, Liberal, Critical, and Postmodern
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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