From 'Harmful Sexual Behaviour' to 'Harmful Sexual Culture': Addressing School-Related Sexual and Gender-Based Violence among Young People in England through 'Post-Digital Sexual Citizenship'
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| Title: | From 'Harmful Sexual Behaviour' to 'Harmful Sexual Culture': Addressing School-Related Sexual and Gender-Based Violence among Young People in England through 'Post-Digital Sexual Citizenship' |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Emily Setty (ORCID |
| Source: | Gender and Education. 2024 36(5):434-452. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Sexuality, Gender Bias, Violence, Peer Influence, Public Policy, Sex Education, Student Empowerment, Sexual Abuse, Student Behavior, Social Influences, Computer Mediated Communication, Empowerment, Behavior Change |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (England) |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09540253.2024.2348534 |
| ISSN: | 0954-0253 1360-0516 |
| Abstract: | Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in schools in England is a pressing concern, especially since the 'Everyone's Invited' movement laid bare the extent of the problem across the country. This article analyses the national policy context, asserting that SGBV is a systemic problem rooted in young people's school and online peer cultures that requires transformative solutions, involving active youth participation. We introduce and explore the utility of the concept of post-digital sexual citizenship. We contrast this approach with the prevailing behavioural science 'nudge' philosophy of government policy making and societal discussions on youth sexuality and rights currently shaping Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) discourse and policy in England. Challenging adult-centric, top-down methods and instead empowering young people as post-digital sexual citizens entitled to comprehensive RSE is vital. While our focus is on England, the arguments apply globally to jurisdictions tackling SGBV in schools. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1427843 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in schools in England is a pressing concern, especially since the 'Everyone's Invited' movement laid bare the extent of the problem across the country. This article analyses the national policy context, asserting that SGBV is a systemic problem rooted in young people's school and online peer cultures that requires transformative solutions, involving active youth participation. We introduce and explore the utility of the concept of post-digital sexual citizenship. We contrast this approach with the prevailing behavioural science 'nudge' philosophy of government policy making and societal discussions on youth sexuality and rights currently shaping Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) discourse and policy in England. Challenging adult-centric, top-down methods and instead empowering young people as post-digital sexual citizens entitled to comprehensive RSE is vital. While our focus is on England, the arguments apply globally to jurisdictions tackling SGBV in schools. |
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| ISSN: | 0954-0253 1360-0516 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09540253.2024.2348534 |
