Aarti Stephens

Teenage Sexuality Aarti Stephens

Brief Description: "Teenage Sexuality: What Factors Influence Teenage Sexuality?; What Are Some Significant Teen Sexuality Issues?; How Should Society Educate Teens About Sex?; How Should Society Respond to Teenage Sexuality?"--Table of Contents: Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints? -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. What Factors Influence Teenage Sexuality? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Parents Are a Strong Influence on Teenage Sexuality / Erum Ikramullah, Jennifer Manlove, Carol Cui, Kristin A. Moore -- 2. Peer Pressure Is a Strong Influence on Teenage Sexuality / Mark Hayter, Christina Harrison -- 3. Media Influence on Teenage Sexuality Is Significant / Michael Rich -- 4. Media Influence on Teenage Sexuality Is Exaggerated / Laurence Steinberg, Kathryn C. Monahan -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2. What Are Some Significant Teen Sexuality Issues? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Teen Pregnancy Is a Significant Problem The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy -- 2. Teen Pregnancy Is Not a Significant Problem / Amelia Gentleman -- 3. Teen Dating Violence Is a Significant Problem / Smita Varia -- 4. Teen Dating Violence Should Be Studied as an Issue Distinct from Adult Dating Violence / Carrie Mulford, Peggy C. Giordano -- 5. Effective Parent-Teen Communication About Sex Is Critical / Nicholas Lagina, Alicia Whittaker -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3. How Should Society Educate Teens About Sex? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Schools, Parents, and Communities Should Contribute to Educating Teens About Sex / Grace Chen -- 2. Abstinence-Only Education Programs Are Effective / Christine C. Kim, Robert Rector -- 3. Abstinence-Only Sex Education Programs Are Ineffective / Heather D. Boonstra -- 4. Faith-Based Sexual Education Reduces Teen Pregnancy and Provides Needed Guidance / Linda Bales Todd -- 5. A Correlation Exists Between Religious Faith and Teen Pregnancy Rates / Joseph M. Strayhorn, Jillian Strayhorn -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4. How Should Society Respond to Teenage Sexuality? -- Chapter Preface -- 1. Government Should Support and Fund Comprehensive Sex Education National Partnership for Women & Families -- 2. Government Should Support and Fund Abstinence Education / Eric Young -- 3. Teen Sexting Should Be Regulated but Not Considered Child Pornography / Sarah Wastler -- 4. Schools Should Not Teach Positive Messages About Homosexuality -- National Association for Research Therapy of Homosexuality -- 5. Schools Should Allow Students Access to Information on Gay and Lesbian Issues -- American Civil Liberties Union -- 6. Abortion Parental Involvement Laws Are Harmful to Teens -- NARAL Pro-Choice America -- 7. Abortion Parental Involvement Laws Reduce Abortion Rates / Michael J. New -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- For Further Discussion -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography of Books -- Index. Publisher Marketing: Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; This title in the Opposing Viewpoints series explores issues related to the controversial subject of teenage sexuality, through a collection of balanced articles from a variety of source. Articles contained in the text examine several topics, including th; "Each volume in the Opposing Viewpoints Series could serve as a model not only providing access to a wide diversity of opinions, but also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Both shrill and moderate, th"

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