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TY - JOUR
T1 - Young men, masculinities and sex education
AU - Limmer, Mark
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - This paper draws on focus group and interview data from 45 young men from the north of England to explore the barriers to effective sex and relationships education (SRE). Recent policy debates in relation to establishing statutory SRE in schools provide an opportunity to revisit how it is currently delivered to, and received by, young men. The paper considers the central role played by masculinities and how this role is mediated by social exclusion and poor engagement; it is suggested that addressing masculinities directly should be a priority for future SRE. In conclusion, some tentative approaches to addressing the issues are suggested.
AB - This paper draws on focus group and interview data from 45 young men from the north of England to explore the barriers to effective sex and relationships education (SRE). Recent policy debates in relation to establishing statutory SRE in schools provide an opportunity to revisit how it is currently delivered to, and received by, young men. The paper considers the central role played by masculinities and how this role is mediated by social exclusion and poor engagement; it is suggested that addressing masculinities directly should be a priority for future SRE. In conclusion, some tentative approaches to addressing the issues are suggested.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=77957866586&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/14681811.2010.515093
DO - 10.1080/14681811.2010.515093
M3 - Journal article
AN - SCOPUS:77957866586
VL - 10
SP - 349
EP - 358
JO - Sex Education
JF - Sex Education
SN - 1472-0825
IS - 4
ER -