Based on evidence from IAM’s Schools Out report with the Human Sciences Research Council, religion and culture inhibit holistic teaching and learning of CSE in classrooms, and teachers still struggle with engaging human sexuality without centering binaries.
What is Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), and why should it be taught in South African schools? It’s not just about “the birds and the bees”, but about equipping learners with knowledge and skills that are aligned to our community values, helping them to make safer and more informed choices.
CSE reduces the prevalence of HIV and teenage pregnancies, and helps learners to access life-saving health and psychosocial care; building a future of healthier, more empowered young South Africans.
