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Should Sex Education Be Taught in Schools?, 2000.
A look at the advantages of sex education in schools.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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A debate about whether sex education should be provided by schools. The author looks at the advantages of sex education in school. He argues that parents have less time on their hands to educate their children at home, sex education in schools is not only advantageous but necessary.
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"Child hood and adolescence are an intricate beginning of a human being?s life. Children begin the learning process at a very early age. Young people are very impressionable in mocking and imitating other?s behavior. In this day and age, most parents do not have the time, patience, or ability to teach children well standards of living. That is why, all types sexual education need be taught in junior high schools, where children can achieve superior knowledge from qualified adults."
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Sex Education in The Public Schools, 1990.
This paper discusses sex education in the public schools: The need, controversy and new emphasis in sex education.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"While the barriers to offering sex education in public schools have decreased, many barriers relating to its effectiveness remain or are likely to appear in the near future. The purpose of this paper will be to discuss sex education with the education system, the continuing need for the program, the controversies surrounding it, and the trends of educators for the future.
The United States is undergoing a tragic phenomena: teenage pregnancy. As society became more sexually permissive, teenagers were caught in the middle. Too immature to handle sex yet vulnerable to its natural forces. Teenagers have been forced to deal with unwanted pregnancies in growing numbers. In fact, more than 1,000,000 teenagers become pregnant each year. That is one in four teenage girls ... "
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Sex Education in the Schools, 2004.
This paper argues the need for a comprehensive risk prevention strategy for sex education in the schools.
1,505 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that sex education in the schools has been an area of intense debate, from classrooms to the Supreme Court, in American education for many years. The major area of conflict generally is focused on the abstinence-only education approach, which is heavily supported by federal government funds. The author believes that education on abstinence is the moral solution. Teenagers will make responsible decisions only when they are educated on moral choices and not on the way they choose to prevent pregnancy; there is no safe sex. The paper concludes that, looking at the various statistics on unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among teenagers, it is clear that the requirement for a comprehensive sex education program is to teach postponement of sexual involvement and the way to protect themselves, if they choose to indulge in sex, to give maximum protection from the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
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"Teenagers require the right information to aid in protecting themselves as these statistics given below show. The teenage pregnancy rate in the US is more than double that of any western industrialized country. The number of teenagers becoming pregnant each year is greater than a million. The rate of sexually transmitted diseases is the highest when compared to any age group. One out of every four youngsters contract some form of sexually transmitted diseases before the age of twenty-one. Sexually transmitted diseases have the potential to damage a teenager?s health and the ability to reproduce. AIDS has still no cure."
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Sex Education in Schools, 2004.
Examines whether sex education should be taught in the schools.
1,872 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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Teen pregnancy, AIDS, and other realities of engaging in unprotected sex are a fact of modern life in this society. This paper argues that sex education should be part of the school curriculum, and subjects such as condom advocacy and STDs should be covered. The paper looks at the moral and ethical issues surrounding this topic and examines the role of parents in supplementing sex education.
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"The third dilemma when it comes to sex education in the classroom revolves around church and state. There are many religious groups and churches that are adamantly opposed to teaching sex education in the classroom. They protest, write letters, encourage parishioners to remove their children from the schools and use media to garner attention to their cause. The church interference believes that abstinence until marriage is the only acceptable lesson to learn about sex and even that has no place in a classroom. They believe it is something the parents are to teach the children. Those who are against this line of thinking point to the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state."
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Sex Education in Schools, 2002.
An examination of the comprehensive vs. the abstinence approach in sex education.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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In an effort to chronicle the developments in sex education in from its conception, this paper discusses two popular approaches that most institutions utilize in teaching sex education among children: the comprehensive and abstinence approaches. A discussion of their differences and effects on children and the success on the study of sex education are the primary concern of this paper, in order to generate a general outlook of the state of sex education in the present American society.
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"The emergence of the Information Revolution has led to profound discoveries that have resulted to the development and improvement of living conditions in the human society. Limitless and various information about anything can be found in a second, through the help of Internet technology and other innovations generated by new technologies and research in science. Cures for serious illnesses, news about current events, and other issues important and significant are available within our reach through the media. However, as human civilization embark into yet another momentous year of Information Revolution, there have been little said and documented about sex education and awareness in the society, especially among the younger generation of the society, comprised of the adolescents and early adults of the society."
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Sex Education in High School, 2002.
A discussion of the pros and cons of sex education in high school.
2,686 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the issues relating to sex education programs in high school which has been a controversial subject since its inception. It evaluates how the recent increase in sexual activity among teenagers indicates that the subject should be revisited for further inspection and scrutiny. It shows how opponents of sexual education in schools argue that the subject promotes promiscuity and liberal sexual attitudes in teenage students whereas supporters of sexual education programs believe that they often reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases as well as unwanted pregnancies. It also looks at how these courses often usurp the role of parents in the education of their teenage sons and daughters as well as alternative programs such as abstinence programs which typically promote sex after marriage.
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"Since the 1960s, it is clearly evident that the United States has accepted and often embraced new attitudes towards sex that have resulted in increased sexual freedom throughout the general public as well as in the media. In today?s society, sexual topics are discussed in regular conversation, and media events that contain sexual material inundate the airwaves and television sets of America. Americans are willing to accept a greater openness towards sexual behaviors in the media, but when it directly affects their own children, their opinions differ dramatically. Many possess conservative attitudes in which such honesty in the classroom is unnecessary and dangerous, and that any discussion of sex should wait until marriage (Irvine)."
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High School Sex Education, 2002.
An investigation into the effects of sex education in high schools.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper looks at the controversy behind high school sex education. It outlines the arguments of both the supporters and the opponents of high school sex education. It looks at the issue of the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, the teaching of abstinence and the question of whether promiscuity or responsibility is encouraged with this education. It deals with the ineffectiveness of present sex education programs and the suggested improvements on the programs. The paper concludes by giving a synopsis on the debate of sex education in high schools.
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"The effect of sexual education in high school has been a contentious subject since the widespread inception of sexual education programs. Opponents of sexual education argue that it results in more liberal sexual attitudes, leading to increased promiscuity among teenagers. In contrast, supporters of sexual education note that education promotes sexual responsibility, thus reducing the incidence of both sexually transmitted diseases, and unwanted pregnancies among teenagers."
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Public School and Sex Education: A Natural Coupling, 2002.
A look at the need for more intense sex education in public schools, especially with higher incidences of teenage pregnancies.
1,757 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The paper shows that contemporary society basically revolves around the notion of sexual arousal and the concept of sex has become such a regular part of today's world that teens have become desensitized to the important issues inherent to it. The paper examines the rise in teenage pregnancies and the various problems of sexually transmitted disease in different socio-economic groups. It then examines the need for more detailed and informative sex education in public schools to combat the rising social problems related to early sexual promiscuity.
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"Teens want to be left on their own to explore and learn about the mysterious world of sex. Not many teen/adult relationships are that open to allow for the intrusion of such a delicate topic; as well, an integral part of the overall learning process of life is to explore and find out things on one's own, two pertinent reasons why sex education is necessary within the public school system. That many teens are already engaging in sexual activity bodes well for a natural segue between learning about sex on the streets and being taught about it in the classroom."
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Sex Education in the United States, 2004.
An in-depth review of the controversial topic of sex education in America's schools.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper involves an in-depth examination of sex education teaching methodologies, a history of the issue, relevance to a changing society, and ways to ensure a successful program when applied to a school setting. The paper includes a review of literature available on the topic, focusing on the following six areas: abstinence-only education, safe sex education, age and grade level when sex education should occur, teaching methods, outside factors that influence sexual activity, and solutions for a successful curriculum
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"In the past several years, a debate has risen up in the field of education over the controversial topic of sex education in schools. Many issues branch out from this debate, such as sex education encouraging or discouraging sexual promiscuity, teachers and parents as educators, and the range of topics that should or should not be covered in a classroom setting."
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Sex Education, 2002.
An argument for and against sex education in high schools.
1,474 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how sexual education in high school has been a controversial subject since the very inception of sexual education programs and how a recent expansion of risky sexual activities in teenagers argues that it is time to take another close inspection of the issue. It examines how opponents of sexual education in schools claim that that it promotes promiscuity and liberal sexual attitudes whereas supporters of sexual education believe that programs reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies, and often take the place of parents who are unwilling to discuss sex with their teenagers. It reviews different pieces of literature and shows how evidence appears to support the view that sexual education does not increase sexual promiscuity.
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"Supporters of sexual education in the schools also have intelligent and compelling arguments for their cause. Firstly, they note that sexual education plays an important role among teenagers who are already sexually active. Certainly, it appears that large numbers of teenagers are already engaging in sexual activity. Alarmingly, close to one in four teenagers will contract an STD by the age of 21 (SexAboutT.net). Supporters of sexual education note that students will likely continue to remain sexually active, and that sexual education gives them the information needed to make sexually responsible choices."
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Sex Education in Georgia, 2002.
A policy analysis of sex education in public schools in Georgia.
4,879 words (approx. 19.5 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 124.95
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This paper develops a policy analysis of the change to Code Section 20-2-143 of the Official Code of Georgia annotated relating to sex education in Georgia public schools. This policy analysis is performed in relation to several factors including historical, social, economic, political, and policy evaluation. It examines the problems of the increasing prevalence of both teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases among teenagers and how attitudes toward school and educational expectations have the strongest influence on the problem of adolescent premarital pregnancy and its resolution.
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Introduction
Historical Analysis
Prior Programs and Policies
Development of Bill 1654
Prior Experience in Dealing with Adolescent Sexual Activity: What Has Been Learned?
Consideration of Bill 1654 in Relation to Prior Experience
Social Analysis
Economic Analysis
Political Analysis
Policy Evaluation
Policy Alternatives
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"Adolescent pregnancies and resulting births are complex problems not only for the mother and child, but for society as a whole. The factors that place adolescents at risk for pregnancy and parenthood are varied. These factors include the sexual behavior of adolescents, the role of self esteem, attitudes toward school, educational expectations of parent and teachers and the adolescents themselves, and access to health care. The inherent problems related to adolescent pregnancies involve personal, physical, interpersonal, social, religious, ethical, and economic issues. The pregnant adolescent is placed at physical, psychological, social, and educational risks. The outcomes of such risks typically are come combination of poor parenting skills and a lifetime in a lower socioeconomic status (Frost & Forrest, 1995)."
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Sex Education, 1999.
A discussion on the pros and cons of sex education at home and in school.
731 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper examines how sex education programs which encourage abstinence but also offer an alternative for those who are ready or choose to become sexually active are among the most effective. It contends that too few children in the United States receive direct instruction from their parents in the areas of sexuality, sexual intercourse, or birth control and how studies have shown that parental communication may forestall or postpone a child's sexual activity.
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"Sex education is instruction about sex and human sexuality" (Brown, 1981). Sex has important effects on the lives of human beings, including children who want to know about it. Where do Americans get their sex education today? Unfortunately, most people learn about sex on the street from their peers. Home ranked second as a source of sex education, followed by school and, rarely church."
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Sex Education, 2002.
Argues that sex education should be provided in all elementary schools.
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Argues that sex education should be provided in all elementary schools. Discusses the content and methods of teaching sex education to elementary school students. Why sex information is important. The need for young children to receive reliable, correct information. Need to teach with a developmental understanding of the students. Cites examples of creative sex education curriculum.
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"In a concerted effort to cope with the rising trend of teenage sex, educators and policymakers have voiced their need for sex education at all levels of public schools from kindergarten to 12th grade. Known as comprehensive sex education, this approach uses teaching materials and methods that match the age group of the students (Whitehead, 1994, p. 1; Meade, 2001, p. 7). Currently, 32 states including California do not require schools to offer sex education.
Nonetheless, California is one of the 36 states that mandate the provision of STD, HIV, and/or AIDS education (Meade, 2001, pp. 10-11).
Apart from the broad mandate that that sex education programs should stress abstinence, California has left the creation of the curriculum and its implementation to the initiative of the individual school districts and even the schools themselves (California ..."
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Sex Education, 1971.
This paper discusses the movement in this country for and against the teaching of sex education in the schools. The author argues for a professional program in all schools.
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"Historically, the sex education controversy grew out of an article written by Doctor Gordon Drake entitled: "Is the schoolhouse the place to teach raw sex?". Dr. Drake, obviously, reached the conclusion that school was in fact, the wrong place to instruct students about sexual matters. His main reason for reaching this conclusion was that it was the family's responsibility to inform children about sex. He felt that this could be done in a much more personal manner, with a lot more relevence to the child. He also felt that the parent could be more candid with each individual child because he had a more personal relationship than the teacher did.
Another argument that was well exploited by the anti-sex education group was that a child's interest in sex was dormant from the ages six through twelve."
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