Educação sexual no ambiente escolar: uma abordagem da literatura

Abstract

Sex education in the school environment is an extremely important theme. Through adequate information is possible the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, early pregnancy and sexuality not consented. Sex education contributes to the formation of conscious individuals, respectful and able to make healthy and assertive choices regarding their sexuality. This study has as problematic to know what are the main approaches and perspectives about sex education in the school environment. The overall objective is to conduct a literature approach on sex education in the school environment, identifying the main approaches and perspectives that have been used. The research is a bibliographical approach, seeking scientific articles, theses, dissertations and books published in the last 10 years to discuss the subject. A survey was conducted in academic databases, such as SciELO, Capes Journals and Google Scholar. The selected studies were analyzed and their approaches, methodologies and results were also systematized and discussed. The research demonstrates the need for continuous and adequate training of educators so that they can approach sex education effectively, in addition, needs a partnership between school and family. The use of approaches that deal with sex education in the social, cultural and historical context of students, as well as approaches that discuss emotional and affective issues are extremely relevant. From the understanding of the diversity of existing perspectives and approaches, it was possible to contribute to the implementation of more effective and comprehensive practices, strengthening sex education in the school environment.