In a landmark move for sex education in France, the government is finally rolling out a curriculum that addresses sex, gender stereotypes, and consent. This initiative comes nearly a quarter-century after a law necessitated such education for all students but was never actualized. The absence of this fundamental learning has led to considerable public outcry and legal action, with nonprofit organizations like Le Planning Familial advocating for implementation through the courts. Critics, including over 100 senators from the conservative party Les Républicains, have labeled the curriculum as ideological, accusing it of being detrimental to children's development. Conversely, Education Minister Elisabeth Borne has deemed the program "absolutely essential," particularly in light of alarming statistics indicating that one child in France is sexually abused every three minutes and that many young people currently obtain their information about sex from potentially harmful sources like online pornography.
French Education Implements Long-Awaited Sex Education Curriculum
French Education Implements Long-Awaited Sex Education Curriculum
In a significant shift, France is set to introduce sex education classes in schools starting September 2025, 25 years after legislation mandated their establishment.
French Education Implements Long-Awaited Sex Education Curriculum
In a significant shift, France is set to introduce sex education classes in schools starting September 2025, 25 years after legislation mandated their establishment.
In a landmark move for sex education in France, the government is finally rolling out a curriculum that addresses sex, gender stereotypes, and consent. This initiative comes nearly a quarter-century after a law necessitated such education for all students but was never actualized. The absence of this fundamental learning has led to considerable public outcry and legal action, with nonprofit organizations like Le Planning Familial advocating for implementation through the courts. Critics, including over 100 senators from the conservative party Les Républicains, have labeled the curriculum as ideological, accusing it of being detrimental to children's development. Conversely, Education Minister Elisabeth Borne has deemed the program "absolutely essential," particularly in light of alarming statistics indicating that one child in France is sexually abused every three minutes and that many young people currently obtain their information about sex from potentially harmful sources like online pornography.
In a significant shift, France is set to introduce sex education classes in schools starting September 2025, 25 years after legislation mandated their establishment.
In a landmark move for sex education in France, the government is finally rolling out a curriculum that addresses sex, gender stereotypes, and consent. This initiative comes nearly a quarter-century after a law necessitated such education for all students but was never actualized. The absence of this fundamental learning has led to considerable public outcry and legal action, with nonprofit organizations like Le Planning Familial advocating for implementation through the courts. Critics, including over 100 senators from the conservative party Les Républicains, have labeled the curriculum as ideological, accusing it of being detrimental to children's development. Conversely, Education Minister Elisabeth Borne has deemed the program "absolutely essential," particularly in light of alarming statistics indicating that one child in France is sexually abused every three minutes and that many young people currently obtain their information about sex from potentially harmful sources like online pornography.
