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ERIC Number: EJ246415
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Apr
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
The New Opposition to Sex Education: A Powerful Threat to a Democratic Society.
Scales, Peter
Journal of School Health, v51 n4 p300-303 Apr 1981
Right-wing conservatives and religious groups have mobilized grass roots support for a campaign to eradicate sex education from schools. To meet the challenge posed by these groups, the nature of this opposition and what they are saying, must be understood. (FG)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Adolescents, Censorship, Democratic Values, Ethical Instruction, Ethics, Moral Issues, Political Influences, Religious Cultural Groups, Sex Education, Textbook Content, Values Clarification
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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