Briefly describes examples of innovative sex education programs for teenagers which are characterized by the involvement of teenagers, parents and community groups working together. (SS)

This bibliography lists 221 materials considered to be helpful in identifying obstacles to sex education, understanding the nature of the opposition to sex education, appreciating approaches useful for building community support, and learning about the legal aspects of sex education. Resources contained in this bibliography are through July 1982…

Reviews technological, demographic, and cultural changes in the social context for sexuality education and suggests that the health promotion paradigm may offer the most promising means of achieving future impact on personal behavior. (Author/BL)

The most common reason for the failure of schools to offer sex education is fear of negative community reaction. Ways to break down opposition by community or church groups to the implementation of sex education programs are discussed. (CJ)

Demonstrates how one community family life education agency deals with pressures for and against sex education, describing the agency's philosophy and curriculum and providing suggestions for strategic planning. (MP)

This project was to defuse common myths that hinder communication about sexuality to help parents become more effective sex educators of their own children. Over 1,000 parents participated in programs offered by 70 community leaders trained through the project. Recommendations for curriculum and structure of such programs are discussed. (Author)

This paper reviews literature on teenage contraceptive behavior and teenage contraceptive decision making. The paper describes the persistence of a sexual double standard in terms of moral motivation to use contraception and in terms of the relative lack of communication about contraception among young partners. (Author)

Presents common arguments against sex education, responses to such arguments, and views regarding how sex education proponents should present their concerns. Some research data are offered regarding outcomes for students in sex education classes. (DB)

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)

Presents a rejoinder to an earlier article critical of current sexuality education. The major theoretical contentions of the earlier article are examined and refuted. Concludes that, in its primary values and its observed effects, contemporary sexuality education represents the essence of democratic society. (Author/JAC)

Two articles studying state guidelines for sex education show that states in general weakly support sex education, and strongly support local autonomy and parent involvement. Guidelines do not show many regional differences. Also reviews exemplary sex education programs offered by nonschool organizations. (JAC)