Sexual Health Equity in Schools: Inclusive Sexuality and Relationship Education for Gender and Sexual Minority Students |
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| Authors: | Emily Meadows |
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| Institution: | 1. LGBT Health Policy &2. Practice, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USAemily.meadows@gmail.com |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis paper offers a review of school-based sexuality and relationship education as it relates to gender and sexual minority (GSM) students. Framed by a queer theory lens, the paper examines four main topics: (a) sexual health and relationship risks for GSM youth, (b) comprehensive school-based sexuality education as a protective factor for sexual health and relationship risks, (c) the current availability of relevant sexuality education for GSM students in the United States, and (d) inclusive schools as a social determinant of health. The author advocates for health equity, and offers suggestions for inclusive, comprehensive sexuality and relationship education to provide relevant, accurate, positive information for all students. |
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| Keywords: | Social determinants of health gender and sexual minorities health equity LGBTQ students sexuality education |
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