Below are links to both sides of the issue — 10 arguments for abstinence as the best form of pregnancy prevention for teens and 10 arguments against abstinence — a total of 20 arguments representing each perspective on the abstinence/sex education debate.
Effective education programs often explore the advantages and disadvantages of various organizational and structural programs. In this lesson we will explore the pros and cons of co-ed colleges.
Whether sex education in colleges has more pros or cons is a never ending debate. Let’s read arguments for both, pros and cons, in this article and hopefully you’ll be able to take a stand.
Sex education in colleges is being given increasing importance as it is known to inform students about issues related to sex and sexual health.
Though the idea of abstinence-only sex education seems outdated, it is actually more popular of a teaching ideology than expected. While only two percent of colleges taught abstinence-only in 1988, twenty-three percent of colleges taught abstinence in sex education courses in 2015 (Livni).
Single-sex education (teaching mans and teens in separate classrooms or colleges) is an old approach that’s gaining new momentum. While single-sex education has long existed in many private colleges, it’s a relatively new option for public colleges.
Pros and Cons of Single-Sex Education. Pro Con; Pro Mixed genders can be a distraction. Con Studies are inconclusive about how helpful separating genders is. Pro Single-sex colleges break down stereotypes. Con Eventually, it could be hard for students to assimilate into "mixed gender" society.
Often, sexual education in colleges is considered as a recreational course rather than a serious issue. Public colleges can teach the many pros and cons of sexual education. Pros of sex education in colleges: 1- Classes are gender-exclusive. This saves embarrassment among students and teach them only what they need to know based on their gender.
Though the idea of abstinence-only sex education seems outdated, it is actually more popular of a teaching ideology than expected. While only two percent of colleges taught abstinence-only in 1988, twenty-three percent of colleges taught abstinence in sex education courses in 2015 (Livni).
Effective education programs often explore the advantages and disadvantages of various organizational and structural programs. In this lesson we will explore the pros and cons of co-ed colleges.
