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Published in 1999 by Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries
Available from the UUA Bookstore |
Advocacy Manual for Sexuality Education, Health, and Justice: Resources for Communities of FaithEdited by Sarah Gibb
- Theme and Description
- This is a resource book for anyone interested in advocating for sexuality education in the congregation or larger community and interested in learning about issues surrounding sexuality education. Using case studies and articles, it offers suggestions to congregations about how to introduce Our Whole Lives (or sexuality education generally) to the congregation, how to handle difficult issues, how to respond to inquiries from the media, and much, much more
- Goals for Participants
- To develop a comprehensive understanding of some of the challenges and opportunities presented by sexuality education;
To learn concrete suggestions for utilizing Our Whole Lives in one's religious communities, advocating for comprehensive sexuality education in the larger community;
To develop techniques for handling conflict and answering media inquiries;
To make a connection between sexuality education and religious values.
- Age Range
- Adult
- Size of Group
- N/A. This manual is useful to any individual. However in the context of a congregation, it is particularly effective if a group such as the RE committee, Social Justice Committee, and/or Parish Committee all read and discuss it.
- Space Requirements
- N/A
- Number and Length of Sessions
- 22 articles on diverse subjects, organized into 4 general topics (The Case for Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Religion and Sexuality, In Your Congregation, and In Your Community).
Length: N/A - Leader Training
- The Advocacy Manual can be used by anyone who is interested in gaining a broader and deeper knowledge about sexuality education and advocacy.
- Leader Preparation
- N/A
- Strengths
- Includes a very extensive list of further resources, including books, UU resources, and organizations devoted to sexuality education and activism.
Can be used by religious and/or secular communities.
Presents informative case studies involving congregations or other communities which had both positive and negative initial responses to comprehensive sexuality education. - Limitations
- A very helpful introduction to many important issues related to sexuality education.
- Adaptability
- This manual can be used in both religious and secular settings. It provides help with many aspects of introducing, administering, and institutionalizing a comprehensive sexuality education program.
It can be valuable for people who play many different roles in the congregation: parents, teachers, religious educators, parish ministers, committee members (RE, SJ, Board) and other lay leaders.
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
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