Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

Files

File List


Lauren Post, Thesis.pdf (343.25 KB)

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

Let’s Talk about Sex: Gender, Nation, and Sex Education in Contemporary Poland

Post, Lauren
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429729458

Abstract Details

2015, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Slavic and East European Languages and Literatures.
In this thesis, I argue that in Poland, the confluence of the Roman Catholic Church, historically entrenched ideas about gender and gender roles, and feminist’s inability to successfully challenge these norms converge in sex education policy. I trace the development of sex education through the pre- World War II era to contemporary policies, and consider current legal and cultural issues preventing the implementation of comprehensive sex education. I analyze secondary sources and when available, primary sources. Sex education policy is contentious, especially in recent years with fears of gender ideology and pedophilia being introduced in classrooms through sex education. NGO’s do exist to advocate for comprehensive sex education policy, but face obstacles through the government, conservative social norms, and the Catholic Church. The Church capitalizes on its social currency earned in the Communist period and conservative mores about sex to implement its preferred policies. Sex education policy is unlikely to change if these mores continue to persist, even as the Polish public becomes more frustrated with Church policy and influence.
Jennifer Suchland (Advisor)
63 p.
Slavic Studies; Womens Studies
sexual and reproductive health; sex education; Poland;

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • Post, L. (2015). Let’s Talk about Sex: Gender, Nation, and Sex Education in Contemporary Poland [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429729458

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Post, Lauren . Let’s Talk about Sex: Gender, Nation, and Sex Education in Contemporary Poland. 2015. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429729458.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Post, Lauren . "Let’s Talk about Sex: Gender, Nation, and Sex Education in Contemporary Poland." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1429729458

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

osu1429729458
2,271
© 2015, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by The Ohio State University and OhioLINK.