Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Sexuality and Sexuality Education: Implications For the Nature of Society

Introduction
Sexuality and the Nature of Society
Sexuality Education
Conclusion

2. Restrictive and Permissive Sexual Ideologies

Introduction
Restrictive Sexual Ideology
Permissive Sexual Ideology
Conclusion

3. Sexual Ideology in the Schools

Introduction
The Influence of Restrictive Sexual Ideology on Sexual Education
The Influence of Permissive Sexual Ideology on Sexuality Education
The Bare-Bones Approach to Sexuality Education in the Schools
Conclusion

4. Discovering the Truth about Sexuality

Introduction
Can We Discover the Truth about Sexuality?
Implications for Contemporary Sexuality Education
Conclusion

5. Sexuality, Moral Pluralism, and the Concept of Liberal Democracy

Introduction
Political Liberalism
Conclusion

6. Sexuality Education: Towards Democracy

Introduction
The Meaning of Democratic Education
Conclusion: Implications for Teaching and Learning

7. A Democratic Approach to Key Issues in Sexuality Education: Sexual Orientation, Gender Equality, and Unwanted Pregnancy/STD Prevention

Introduction
Addressing the Issue of Sexual Orientation
Promoting Gender Equality Through Sexuality Education
Addressing the Issue of Pregnancy/STD Prevention
Conclusion

Conclusion: Sexuality Education and Social Justice

Bibliography

Index