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