Subjects Sexuality
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People have always been curious about sexuality. Whether it's people who are considered adults or the less mature, there has always been a certain natural interest in it. Imbued with all sorts of mysteries, despite evolution, sexuality remains a taboo in some societies and families.
What is sexuality?
According to the Larousse dictionary, sexuality is the set of sexual or sex-related phenomena that can be observed in the living world. It is also all the different ways of achieving sexual satisfaction.
Sex education helps young people to understand themselves better, to establish relationships that respect themselves and others, and to develop a critical mind, good judgement and a sense of responsibility.
From a biological point of view, sex education provides information on biological knowledge, anatomy, physiology, the transmission of life, puberty, the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, contraception, etc.
On a psycho-emotional level, sexuality education covers self-esteem, self-confidence, relationships with others, emotions and feelings, sexual orientation, psychosocial skills, etc.
From a legal and social point of view, sex education aims to inculcate the development of a spirit of analysis in the face of socio-environmental factors (family, cultural and societal environment), the notions of equality between girls and boys, information on discrimination (sexism, harassment, etc.), freedom and responsibility in the face of personal choices (notion of consent), media and information education (pornography, advertising, internet and social networks, cyberharassment), written laws (civil code and code of conduct) and the concept of sexuality. ), freedom and responsibility with regard to personal choices (notion of consent), media and information education (pornography, advertising, internet and social networks, cyberbullying), written laws (civil and criminal codes), values and standards, prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, etc.
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I don't talk to my children about sex because I think it is dangerous.
Traditionally in Africa, anything to do with sex is taboo. Talking about it to children and young people would arouse their curiosity and encourage them to indulge in activities reserved for grown-ups. With the passage of time, the acquisition of new knowledge and the influence of other continents' ways of [...]
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Only parents are responsible for young girls' early pregnancies!
Les annonces de grossesses des jeunes filles, quelles que soient les régions dans le monde, sont généralement reçues par les parents comme des coups de massue. Même si les parents s'en accomodent, ça reste un aveu d'échec qui laisse les parents dans le déni. Dans nos sociétés traditionnelles, tomber [...]
