Why is sex education needed in India?

A comprehensive Sex and Sexuality Education curriculum can prove successful in addressing a wide range of social issues in India. It is an essential part of HIV prevention and has proven effective in fostering healthy sexual habits to prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Is sex education really important?

Yes, sex education is very important in schools because it helps the students to know the various aspects of reproductive health. They can also know about those reproductive organs, puberty, and adolescence related changes.

What stage of sex education is required?

Sexual and reproductive health education begins at Year 7 (approximately age 11), although broader issues such as physical, emotional and social development, personal and interpersonal skills, and (non-sexual) relationships begin as early as Year 1 (approximately age 5).

Can we have sex at the age of 15 in India?

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines rape under Section 375 as “sexual intercourse with a woman” against her will and consent. And since the age of consent under Indian law is 16, sex with a girl who is under 16 is considered statutory rape, whether with or without her consent.

Who created sex education?

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What are the arguments against sexuality education in India?

The strongest and most common argument against sexuality education is that it goes against Indian culture and values. Although India has a rich history of celebrating pleasure and sexuality, even talking about sex has been taboo here.

Is sex education free in schools in India?

Therefore, as a part of commitments under the ICPD agenda, governments are obliged to provide for free and compulsory comprehensive sexuality education for adolescents and young people. In India, private schools have the liberty to choose whether to include sexuality education in their curricula or not.

How can schools prevent high-risk sexual vulnerability in India?

Such high-risk sexual vulnerability can be attempted to be avoided if schools hold on to the National AIDS Prevention and Control Policy 2002 through awareness and education. According to a survey, nearly 50\% of boys and girls, face sexual abuse in their young lives, in India.

Why is there a lack of sexual education in schools?

The term ‘sex’ and ‘sexuality’ carries a lot of taboo within the premise of the school especially in presence of authority. In most schools, there is a complete lack of proper dialogue around sexuality education. Even if there are certain attempts of initiating conversations, it did not cross the line beyond menstrual hygiene.