Citation

Shephard B. Plan. Parent. Chall. 1996; (2): 11-14.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, International Planned Parenthood Federation)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12291933

Abstract

The program of action of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development defines reproductive and sexual health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Sexual health therefore involves enhancing the quality of life and personal relations. Programs to promote sexual health must address a broad range of social and personal problems. Reproductive health programs need to abandon their exclusive focus upon women to give attention and services to men, women, and couples. Male rights and duties, targeting men who act responsibly as heads of households, cultural models of masculinity, men's contempt of femininity, and recognition of homophobia and misogyny as the most powerful mechanisms of social repression are discussed. Sexual education programs, violence prevention programs, and education from the gender perspective all need to focus directly upon the themes of gender equality and sexual diversity.

Language: en