Sexual Responsibility and the Politics of Abortion and Contraception

Television drama series have the potential to create awareness about sexual health problems and solutions. This study deployed a qualitative analysis of framing to understand how the Netflix show Sex Education framed sexual health concerns. Findings indicate that some sexual health concerns were depicted in the context of teaching sexual responsibility and destigmatizing processes such as seeking information or coming out as LGBTQ+. The show also portrayed the negative consequences of sexual violence and how people might choose to seek help related to sexual trauma. Overall, this study discusses how Sex Education frames sexual health issues in both expected and novel ways compared to those previously explored in public interest communications research.

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School Counsellors' role in sexuality education: What messages about sexual behaviour and sexual responsibility do they give Australian students?

Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools ◽

10.1017/s1037291100004325 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 11 ◽

pp. 35-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jan Milton ◽

Linda Berne ◽

Wendy Patton ◽

Judith Peppard

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Sexual Behaviour ◽

Sexuality Education ◽

Unsafe Sex ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

School Counsellors ◽

Making Choices ◽

Sexual Responsibility ◽

Relationship Breakdown ◽

Source Of Information

Research in the area of adolescent sexuality suggests that young people use and trust school counsellors as a source of information about sexual issues. Interviews were conducted with 23 counsellors in 19 Australian high schools to explore the messages about sexual behaviour and sexual responsibility given to young people during counselling sessions. The main sexuality issues presenting in a counselling session were concerns about relationship breakdown, sexually transmitted infections after having unsafe sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, harassment and sexual abuse. Messages given to young people included ones of valuing oneself, making choices without coercion, being informed about consequences and risks, and being safe and responsible if sexually active. A sexual relationship was portrayed as a normal part of life and adolescents were encouraged to talk with their parents. Strategies that these counsellors adopt to help young people are discussed and recommendations are made.

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Accessibility of adolescent health services

Curationis ◽

10.4102/curationis.v23i2.664 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S Richter

Keyword(s):

Health Service ◽

Adolescent Health ◽

Medical Doctor ◽

Sexually Active ◽

Adolescent Health Services ◽

Factual Information ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Health Delivery ◽

Planning Treatment ◽

Sexual Responsibility

Adolescents represent a large proportion of the population. As they mature and become sexually active, they face more serious health risks. Most face these risks with too little factual information, too little guidance about sexual responsibility and multiple barriers to accessing health care. A typical descriptive and explanatory design was used to determine what the characteristics of an accessible adolescent health service should be. Important results and conclusions that were reached indicate that the adolescent want a medical doctor and a registered nurse to be part of the health team treating them and they want to be served in the language of their choice. Family planning, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and psychiatric services for the prevention of suicide are services that should be included in an adolescent accessible health service. The provision of health education concerning sexual transmitted diseases and AIDS is a necessity. The service should be available thought out the week (included Saturdays) and within easy reach. It is recommended that minor changes in existing services be made, that will contribute towards making a health delivery service an adolescent accessible service. An adolescent accessible health service can in turn make a real contribution to the community’s efforts to improve the health of its adolescents and can prove to be a rewarding professional experience to the health worker.

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