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Cultural and religious difference in sexuality education

Professor Mary Lou Rasmussen outlines some of the values-based challenges for teachers delivering sexuality and relationship education. She introduces the concept of 'sexularism' and urges educators to consider how a range of values might be expressed in the classroom.

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respectful relationships education, respectful relationships, respect, respectful behaviours, respectful, sex, sexuality, community consultation, CALD, cultural difference, cultural competencies, cultural relativity, families, parents

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Written by Reproduced with permission from The University of Melbourne
Published by Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH)
© The University of Melbourne 1994 - 2017. Free-for-education material.

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