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... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > curricular and instructional issues > sexuality education
... > social science subjects > law > legal specialisms > education law > educational equity > sexuality education
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > education policy > educational reform > diversity in education > race, ethnicity and education > educational equity > sexuality education

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sexuality education  

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  • Sexuality education is the curricular area that addresses human sexual development, identity, and orientation as well as sexual behavior across the life span. Historically, public school systems began offering sexuality education classes in the early 20th century, in Chicago. [Source: Encyclopedia of Education Law; Sexuality Education]

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