WGST 1808 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Jessica Valenti, Sexting, Family Life Education
24 Mar 2018
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The purity myth documentary: what is valenti arguing about the ways in which girls" sexuality is viewed in north. The double standard on sexuality between sexes. Hymen beings a virgin: how does the media perpetuate this idea. Media shows the ideal standard of women to be white, tall, skinny and innocent. If you have sex, you"ll die promoting abstinence and the stay off of birth control - no such thing as safe sex - high failure rate. Promotes binaries: what is the purity myth . The lie that women sexuality has a bearing on women personalities. Being pure does not lead to being a good person - being kind and intelligent should be worth more. During wwii focused on venereal diseases - juvenile delinquent if obtained, absent is best option. 1944, compulsory venereal disease education for high school students. Post wwii, venereal disease, sex delinquency ows, introduction of family life education . Channeling young sex energy into marriage and parenthood.
