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Understanding Sex and Relationship Education, Youth and Class

A Youth Work-Led Approach

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  • © 2013

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Authors:
  1. Sharon Elley

    1. University of Leeds, UK

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. An Introduction to Young People and Sex and Relationship Education

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 1-16

  3. Rethinking the Intersections of Class, Gender and Heterosexuality

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 17-41

  4. An International Comparison of Adolescent Sexuality and SRE Policies

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 42-62

  5. Locating Young People within SRE and Research: Turning UK Policy into SRE Practice

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 63-82

  6. Youth Workers’ Views about Youth and SRE: Provision and Practice

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 83-104

  7. Young People’s Views on Sex and Relationships in SRE

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 105-125

  8. Parent and Peer Communication about Sexuality and SRE in the Family and Friendship Context

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 126-144

  9. SRE, Heterosexual Identities and Educational Expectations

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 145-164

  10. Young People’s Gendered and Classed Heterosexual Identities and Practices

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 165-186

  11. Conclusion: Addressing the Gap between SRE and Young People’s Lives

    • Sharon Elley
    Pages 187-200

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 201-222
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About this book

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.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Leeds, UK

    Sharon Elley

About the author

Sharon Elley is Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds, UK.

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