Sex On The Schoole

On the east coast, Michelle Rawcliffe teaches sex education to about 400 middle schoolers in the quiet little town of Woodstock, CT. She has found that students, parents and others in the community now understand the need for this material, and have urged her to cover controversial topics such as condom use, safe sex and issues of gender identification.

In a video web interview from Mexico where Ruiz, now 32, works in arts and culture, she detailed to VICE World News the sexual harassment she endured and witnessed when she was a high schooler at the PHSA from 2002 to 2006.

sex on the schoole

Download File

Written For ParentCircle Website new design updateSingle-gender v/s co-ed schools - the debate has been going on for a long time. We help you decide which is the better choice for your child. Pre-schooler to 18+ 50.5K 0 0function googleadv()pcadv.display(".art_desc","div-gpt-ad-1597667898212-0","300px","250px","1");pcadv.display(".art_desc","div-gpt-ad-1609769102177-0","300px","250px","1");The scenes that you see in a single-gender school are different from those in co-ed schools, but the fun children have remains the same. Of course, there are pros and cons to every decision we make in life and that is why, as parents, we need to know the merits and drawbacks of the school we choose for our kids.So, what exactly is a single-gender classroom? Imagine walking into a school and finding only girls or boys there. This is what a single-gender school looks like.But, what was the reason behind setting up single-gender schools? Well, in the 19th century, in Western Europe, only boys were sent to school and girls were educated at home. However, in the USA, at the same time, the idea of sending girls to school was gaining ground. This resulted in the establishment of women's educational institutions. It took a few years longer for the first co-ed school to be inaugurated in Oberlin, Ohio. By the late 20th century, however, many schools that previously catered to a single-gender became co-educational.Surprisingly, in contrast, women in ancient India enjoyed a high status and there were many women scholars of note. While the Rig Veda mentions the name of female poets, by 800 BCE there were a few women scholars mentioned in the Upanishads as well.However, the education system in India, and elsewhere, went through several changes over the years and was witness to the popularity of co-ed schools, which mushroomed all over the country. Here, we give you a low-down on the advantages and disadvantages of single-gender schools.ADVANTAGES OF SINGLE-GENDER SCHOOLSReduced distractions:With both genders under one roof, there are going to be distractions. The younger boys and girls often end up competing with each other, and older boys and girls getting involved with one another. A single-gender classroom eliminates these distractions in the classroom and children focus more on their studies.Builds confidence:While girls are good in some subjects, boys excel in others. When children study in a single-gender classroom, they interact much more confidently and freely and can discuss topics, which they would be otherwise hesitant about. Since all leadership positions are also held by peers of the same gender, children feel empowered and confident about tackling any job.Eliminates competition between boys and girls:The reason behind single-gender classrooms is the belief that girls and boys are different neurologically and learn very differently. According to a study 'How The Brain Learns: New And Exciting Findings' presented by Dr Sousa in 2014 ASAIHL Conference in Singapore, boys develop visual, spatial and temporal skills faster than girls and girls acquire spoken language skills faster than boys. In a single-gender school, girls get to explore their skills at their own pace without having to compete with boys and vice versa.Adapts teaching methods:While in a co-ed school, it is difficult to cater to everyone's needs, it is easier for teachers to prepare lessons suited to the learning needs of a single-gender class. Usually, boys understand more through physical activities while girls prefer interactions and discussions. According to a study 'With Boys And Girls In Mind' by Michael Gurian and Kathy Stevens published in Educational Leadership in 2004, classrooms based on gender promote different skills and make learning more relatable. The study states 'New PET scan and MRI technologies reveal structural and functional differences in the brains of boys and girls. With more cortical areas devoted to verbal functioning, sensual memory, sitting still, listening, tonality, and mental cross-talk, the complexities of reading and writing come easier to the female brain. Boys lateralize their thinking, need rest states to recharge, and use more cortical areas of their brains for spatial-mechanical functioning. Classrooms that help girls learn will promote gross motor skills, encourage perceptual learning, and use manipulatives to teach math. Boy-friendly classrooms will promote fine motor skills, provide ample space to move around, and make lessons experiential and kinesthetic'.DISADVANTAGES OF SINGLE-GENDER SCHOOLSSingle-gender interactions:While single-gender classrooms provide a relaxed ambiance for children's interaction with their own gender, it is different in the real world, where boys and girls must interact and work with each other. When they are used to interacting only with one gender in school, the awkwardness and newness of the experience make it difficult for boys and girls to interact and converse with each other comfortably.Creates gender stereotypes:Studies have shown that single-gender classrooms foster gender stereotypes. Both genders start thinking they are better than the other. "There is strong evidence for negative consequences of segregating by sex -- the collateral damage of segregating by sex," said Lynn S Liben, Professor of Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, and Education, Penn State in a report 'Sex segregation in schools detrimental to equality', published in Science Daily in 2011.Lacks diversity:In single-gender classrooms, the boys or girls do not have the opportunity to listen to perspectives and gain a broader understanding of each other.Promotes gender disparity:Single-gender classrooms or schools could make children feel they are superior to the other sex, and that promotes gender disparity. This attitude, in the long run, causes problems when they are working side by side."Children usually tend to be shy around each other or are just too curious about each other. In a co-ed, they might fight with each other, but they grow up knowing each other well. This is a healthy way of growing up," says Seetha Kiran, Regional Director, DAV Public School, Safilguda.CHILD SPEAK"When you are in an all-boys school, and especially for a long time like I have been, you tend to get shy around girls. It even gets awkward when you get into college, which is mostly co-ed. You don't know what to say or how to behave around the opposite gender. But yes, single-gender schools have their benefits too. There are no distractions and we don't get embarrassed when we are pulled up in class, because we don't feel so conscious."Aditya Himatsingka, studies in an all-boys boarding school in BangalorePARENT SPEAK:"Both my boys go to an all-boys school. And I feel there are fewer distractions there. But, I have noticed they are shy around girls. They have certain notions about how girls behave, even though I have explained that that's not necessarily true."Manjula E"My daughter studies in an all-girls school and my son goes to a co-ed school. The advantage of a single-gender classroom as far as my daughter is concerned is that she does not need to mind herself all the time or be conscious about her actions as she is in an all-girls school."Tasneem Aakbari-Kutubuddin Ultimately though, as parents, you will choose what you believe is best for your children. So, it is up to you to decide whether you want your children to study in a co-ed or a single-gender school. Your decision is going to shape their future, not just academically but also personally. So, choose wisely and keep an open mind.Connect with us onComments 2ff7e9595c