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What are the Shortcomings of the Sex Education Program in the Netherlands?

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By: Rhianna Wesson

The Dutch sex education system includes government guidelines and different recommended programmes (including “Long Live Love”) and is widely praised for its efficacy in increasing youth’s intention to have safe sex, and decreasing adolescent pregnancy rates (Krebbekx 2018; Sneen 2019; Rough 2018). However, not everyone agrees with this praise. Some argue that the Dutch system is out of date, not diverse enough, and overly directed by teachers’ and schools’ beliefs (Schutte et al. 2013; Naezer et al. 2017; Cense 2019).

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Are Experts’ Suggestions for Sex Education Attainable for Schools in the Netherlands?

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By: Rhianna Wesson

Sex education in the Netherlands is far from perfect. More focus on inclusion, diversity and cultural beliefs, as well as less dependence on teachers’ personal beliefs and more flexibility are just some suggestions regularly made by experts in the field. However, can these changes actually be implemented in real schools? … (read more)