This curriculum on sexual education was designed to educate middle-school-aged students in the Southwest United States about sexual education. There is a lack of continuity when teaching sexual education in the United States due to the lack of national regulations discussing sexual education. Since there is no national requirement for sexual education curriculum and curriculum can differ from state to state, county to county, and even district to district, this curriculum provides a solution to this problem. This curriculum was designed to educate students in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas and follow each state’s specific laws. This curriculum stresses the importance of abstinence while also recognizing that abstinence is not a possible solution for all students. The goal of this curriculum is to educate students about the complexity of sexual encounters before they engage in them. This curriculum covers topics such as Gender Identity and Intersectionality; Sexual Orientation; Puberty; Consent and Power in Relationships’ Sexual Intercourse; and Contraception and Protection. After the duration of this course, students should be well-equipped with the tools and understanding to make well-informed decisions about their sexual health.
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- The Discrepancies in Sexual Education in the Southwest United States
- Crippa, Addison (Author)
- Vlahoulis, Michelle (Thesis director)
- Lacey, Elizabeth (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Molecular Sciences (Contributor)
- Dean, W.P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)