Sex education overhaul: 'It’s great that porn is going to be addressed'
Sex education in Ireland is getting a revamp. From September, students in the junior cycle will be taught about consent, relationships, the effects of pornography on sexual expectations and LGBTQ issues as part of their Social, Personal and Health Education curriculum (SPHE). While the proposed changes are largely welcomed, there is still some pushback, specifically on issues relating to gender identity and porn literacy.
Meanwhile, many young people are learning about sex and relationships from friends, the internet and porn.
In this episode, education editor Carl O’Brien explains what to…
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