Understanding sex and relationship education, youth and class : a youth work-led approach / Sharon Elley, University of Leeds, UK.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Elley, Sharon, 1973-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Youth--Sexual behavior--Great Britain.

Youth.

Sex instruction for youth--Great Britain.

Sex instruction for youth.

Sexual ethics--Great Britain.

Sexual ethics.

Social stratification--Great Britain.

Social stratification.

Youth--Sexual behavior.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

ix, 222 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.

Summary:

Why does sex and relationship education (SRE) continue to have mixed success both nationally and internationally? Why is teaching SRE difficult? And why do some adolescents practice safe sex according to SRE messages while others still engage in risky sexual behaviour? To answer these questions, this book explores a cutting-edge Youth Work-based SRE programme that examines how young people aged 15-21 engage with SRE. It describes how a range of socioeconomic, cultural and sexual norms, values and attitudes differently shape teens decision-making on sex, intimacy and future pathways. The empirical data presents young people's rich accounts from diverse socioeconomic contexts and relationships, as well as sex educators' views on the efficacy of SRE. Important key themes are family and friendship networks, education and employment expectations, and personal and romantic relationships. Uniquely theorising classed circumstances and expectations with gendered heterosexual practices, Understanding Sex and Relationship Education, Youth and Class reveals that understanding the contextual specifics of teens lives is crucial for the relevancy of SRE. Drawing on SRE and Youth Service practice, alongside policy debates in the UK and international context, means that this book will be useful for readers worldwide, and those interested in sociology, social policy, sexual and public health studies, as well as policymakers and youth practitioners. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 An Introduction to Young People and Sex and Relationship Education 1

2 Rethinking the Intersections of Class, Gender and Heterosexuality 17

3 An International Comparison of Adolescent Sexuality and SRE Policies 42

4 Locating Young People within SRE and Research: Turning UK Policy into SRE Practice 63

5 Youth Workers' Views about Youth and SRE: Provision and Practice 83

6 Young People's Views on Sex and Relationships in SRE 105

7 Parent and Peer Communication about Sexuality and SRE in the Family and Friendship Context 126

8 SRE, Heterosexual Identities and Educational Expectations 145

9 Young People's Gendered and Classed Heterosexual Identities and Practices 165

10 Conclusion: Addressing the Gap between SRE and Young People's Lives 187.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780230278868

0230278868

OCLC:

848162650