An Analysis of Sexuality Education Books for Children and Young Adults

Lim, Y. (2022). An Analysis of Sexuality Education Books for Children and Young Adults. 한국비블리아학회지, 33(1), 425-454, https://doi.org/10.14699/kbiblia.2022.33.1.425

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This study analyzed the 77 most popular sexuality education books for children and young adults published in Korea, based on various criteria, including subject matters, format, implied readers, and author’s occupational background. Among the key topics of the International technical guidance on sexuality education developed by UNESCO, the most mentioned was that it is natural to have curiosity on one’s own feelings and body and that sex education books can help them learn about them. Respect on one’s own body, knowledge of sexual and reproductive organs, eggs and sperms, menstrual cycle, effect of hormones were also easily found topics from the books. The least mentioned topics were HIV/AIDS and Gender-based violence. 63.5% of the analyzed books were books with/without illustrations. Other formats include picture books, comic books, and photo-illustrated books. Publication of books aimed for particular gender started to increase from 2019. Diversity of authors’ occupation were also shown starting 2019. Further research on the role of sex education books is crucial to help all children and young adults develop their own sexuality and understand that of other people, and ultimately to live in a harmonious society.

keywords: 성교육, 성교육 도서, 성교육 책, 어린이책, 청소년책, Sex Education, Sexuality Education, Sexuality Education Book, Children’s Book, Young Adult Book

Submission Date: 2022-02-23

Revised Date: 2022-02-25

Accepted Date: 2022-03-11

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Vol.33 No.1

An Analysis of Sexuality Education Books for Children and Young Adults

Abstract

한국비블리아학회지