Modern Australian

Young people want sex education and religion shouldn't get in the way

  • Written by Gary D Bouma, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Monash University
Young people want sex education and religion shouldn't get in the waySurveys show young Australians want information about sexuality and gender diversity.www.shutterstock.com

Sex education has long been source of anxiety for parents, especially those with strong religious beliefs. Many parents want to ensure the curriculum doesn’t undermine their moral and religious views. But does that conflict with the...