Speaking to a United Nations AIDS conference in 1994, then-US Surgeon General Dr. Jocelyn Elders suggested that masturbation was "part of human sexuality, and perhaps it should be taught." After a quick public outcry, she was fired by President Clinton. Over twenty years later, masturbation is only one of many topics that remain taboo in the sex education classes of America. Today, fights rage over everything from abstinence-only programs to the presence of contraceptives on campuses; even the mentions of abortion and homosexuality are still hotly debated. While some Americans favor sex education based on current health information, others insist on abstinence-based approaches—if at all. Thus, these courses vary widely from state to state, even county to county. Where does all this back and forth leave today's teens? If it were up to you, what kind of sex ed class would you mandate? What do you believe is must-know information for today's students? And how do you decide what is appropriate or inappropriate for K-12? What information, if any, should be the responsibility of parents? Finally, at what age would your program begin and why?
Include at least three of the following pieces in your discussion:
- "States Reconsider Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Programs as Obama, Congress Battle Over Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding" (International Business Times)
- "Maybe We Should Outsource Our Sex Education to Mexico" (AlterNet)
- "Sex Ed, Sixth Grade, Scary Truths" (Washington Post)
- "Lets Talk About Sex—in English Class (Atlantic)
- "This Program Contributes to Teen Pregnancy, So Why is the Government Funding It?" (PolicyMic)
- "Mississippi Burning: The Need for Comprehensive Sex Education: (Huffington Post)
Requirements:
- Must be in MLA Style
- Must be two full pages in length
- Must include a works cited page
Due: We 2.25
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