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Title:
Teenage sexuality / Aarti D. Stephens, book editor.
Author:
Stephens, Aarti D.
Publication Information:
Detroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2012.
Call Number:
HQ27 .T378 2012
Abstract:
"Teenage Sexuality: What Factors Influence Teenage Sexuality?; What Are Some Significant Teen Sexuality Issues?; How Should Society Educate Teens About Sex?; How Should Society Respond to Teenage Sexuality?"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a series of essays examining the issue of teenage sexuality, including peer pressure, teen pregnancy, and homosexuality.
ISBN:
9780737757637

9780737757644
Series:
Opposing viewpoints

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
246 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Contents:
What factors influence teenage sexuality? Parents are a strong influence on teenage sexuality / Peer pressure is a strong influence on teenage sexuality / Media influence on teenage sexuality is significant / Media influence on teenage sexuality is exaggerated / What are some significant teen sexuality issues? Teen pregnancy is a significant problem / Teen pregnancy is not a significant problem / Teen dating violence is a significant problem / Teen dating violence should be studied as an issue distinct from adult dating violence / Effective parent-teen communication about sex is critical / How should society educate teens about sex? Schools, parents, and communities should contribute to educating teens about sex / Abstinence-only education programs are effective / Abstinence-only sex education programs are ineffective / Faith-based sexual education reduces teen pregnancy and provides needed guidance / A correlation exists between religious faith and teen pregnancy rates / How should society respond to teenage sexuality? Government should support and fund comprehensive sex education / Government should support and fund abstinence education / Teen sexting should be regulated but not considered child pornography / Schools should not teach positive messages about homosexuality / Schools should allow students access to information on gay and lesbian issues / Abortion parental involvement laws are harmful to teens / Abortion parental involvement laws reduce abortion rates
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