France's New Sexual Education Program Faces Divisions Over Content and Parental Role
The upcoming curriculum, aimed at addressing consent, gender identity, and online risks, has drawn both support and criticism from educators, parents, and political figures.
- France's Ministry of Education plans to release a detailed sexual education program in December, with implementation set for the 2025 school year.
- The curriculum emphasizes consent, gender identity, and the dangers of pornography, with content tailored to different age groups from primary school to high school.
- Critics, particularly from conservative and Catholic groups, argue the program undermines parental authority and introduces ideological content inappropriate for children.
- Education Minister Anne Genetet has defended the program as essential for combating misinformation and protecting children from harmful online content, while rejecting claims of ideological bias.
- The program has reignited political tensions, with differing stances between Genetet and Minister Alexandre Portier, reflecting broader societal debates over education and values.
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