Directory of Opposing Views Resources

This subcategory is for sites opposed to the teaching of abstinence only programs in sex education classes in schools.

Resources in This Category

George Monbiot - Waging War with the Virgin Soldiers

http://www.monbiot.com/archives/2004/05/11/waging-war-with-the-virgin-soldiers/
Article refuting conservative's claims that when sex education and contraception are widely available, unwanted pregnancies increase. Uses several nations that abandoned the "abstinence only" approach as examples.
No More Money for Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs

http://www.nomoremoney.org/
Discusses the shortcomings of abstinence-only sex education programs, as promoted by the US government, and urges action to end the censorship of comprehensive sexuality education.
Star Tribune - State's Abstinence-Only Sex Education Doesn't Work Any Better, Report Says

http://www.libchrist.com/sexed/abstinanceMn.html
Minnesota's $5 million abstinence-only sex education program isn't working, according to an independent study commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Health.
The Sydney Morning Herald - Sex Education US-Style: Don't Do It

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/01/1086058854941.html?oneclick=true
Documents how US government funded programs must not include information on using contraceptives, and studies showing that students taught that way end up with higher rates of unwanted pregnancies.

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