Across the country and within the community, opinions on how or whether to deliver it are divided [1][2] the states of gujarat, maharashtra, madhya pradesh and chhattisgarh have banned or refused to implement sex education in schools Lack of a comprehensive approach normalizes male dominance, deepens societal disparities, and restricts both men and women from forming respectful, equal partnerships. Sex education is defined as a broad program that aims to build a strong foundation for lifelong sexual health by acquiring information and attitudes, beliefs and values about one's identity, relationships, and intimacy Breaking taboos, sex education in india is key to preventing stis, teenage pregnancies, and promoting awareness about reproductive health. However, today sex education is an abandoned subject in the major part of the country and schooling systems
There have been efforts in bits and pieces in some sections of society to bring it back to mainstream education and acceptance, yet it continues to be a taboo and an unresolved interpsychic conflict among different strata of indian society. This editorial is based on “social justice, sexual education, the need of our times” which was published in the hindu on 30/11/2023 It argues that india needs a comprehensive and inclusive sexual education curriculum that addresses issues such as gender, sexuality, consent, violence, and diversity.
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