In a historic move, French students will begin receiving sex education starting this September. Although a law mandating such education has been in place for nearly 25 years, it was never fully implemented until now. Accompanied by comprehensive teacher training and structured course content, the new curriculum aims to educate students on topics such as sexual health, consent, and gender identities.
French Schools Set to Launch Comprehensive Sex Education Curriculum
French Schools Set to Launch Comprehensive Sex Education Curriculum
The long-awaited introduction of sex education in French schools finally becomes a reality after decades of legislative delays.
Sarah Durocher, president of the organization Le Planning Familial, which is akin to Planned Parenthood, expressed relief at this development, citing the lengthy wait for change. The urgency for sex education stems from alarming statistics indicating that in France, a child is sexually abused every three minutes, primarily by someone within the family. Many minors today rely on online pornography for sexual knowledge, highlighting the necessity of formal education on these topics.
The situation has not been without controversy. Some conservative senators have condemned the curriculum as promoting “woke ideology,” calling for the removal of references to gender identity. Elisabeth Borne, the French Minister of Education, defended the new initiative, stating its critical importance for the wellbeing of children and society at large, as the ongoing legal dispute stemming from a lawsuit for previous inaction continues.
The situation has not been without controversy. Some conservative senators have condemned the curriculum as promoting “woke ideology,” calling for the removal of references to gender identity. Elisabeth Borne, the French Minister of Education, defended the new initiative, stating its critical importance for the wellbeing of children and society at large, as the ongoing legal dispute stemming from a lawsuit for previous inaction continues.
