Understanding Sex and Relationship Education, Youth and Class

This book sets out an original Youth Work-based SRE programme and explores how a range of socioeconomic, cultural and sexual norms, values and attitudes differently shape decision-making on sex, intimacy and future plans across different contexts.

1. An Introduction to Young People and Sex and Relationship Education 2. Rethinking the Intersections of Class, Gender and Heterosexuality 3. An International Comparison of Adolescent Sexuality and SRE Policies 4. Locating Young People within SRE and Research: Turning UK Policy into SRE Practice 5. Youth Workers' Views about Youth and SRE: Provision and Practice 6. Young People's Views on Sex and Relationships in SRE 7. Parent and Peer Communication about Sexuality and SRE in the Family and Friendship Context 8. SRE, Heterosexual Identities and Educational Expectations page 9. Young People's Gendered and Classed Heterosexual Identities page 10. Conclusion: Addressing the Gap between SRE and Young People's Lives Bibliography