This is wrong in approach as we feel that it only teaches biomedical issues but does not teach about the difference between right and wrong, proper and improper, beautiful and ugly, healthy and unhealthy, the beauty of relationships and responsible sexual reproductive behaviour. Sexuality implies psychological reactions associated with maleness and femaleness and determines behavioural responses. These sex related behaviourial responses are further conditioned by cultural heritage, social norms and images from the mass media. Cultural heritage is the total sum of religious beliefs and traditional concepts. The prevailing social norms and cultural traditions therefore need to be examined periodically.
Sexuality is a much broader term than sex which denotes only gender.
Education of Sexuality does not include only anatomy and physiology of the sex organs but also the secondary sex characteristics and their growth and development. It imparts knowledge about the changes that take place in the emotional make up of the person thus determining individual responses to different life situations. It also includes human dignity and interpersonal relationships, changing family roles, the status of women in the family and society, healthy and responsible man-woman relationships, respect for the sex partner, and mutual concern in sexual relationships. More significantly education in sexuality specially inculcates in children the positive values and attitude towards sexuality, and helps them to develop self esteem and the skills for making rational and responsible decisions related to sexual and reproductive behaviour in the context of their particular society. Determining the Need for E ducation in Sexuality Today's youngsters face a complex and fast changing world.