The Limits of Sexuality Education: Love, Sex, and Adolescent Masculinities in Urban India

This book examines sexuality education in contemporary urban India, focusing on adolescent masculinities and the limits of sexuality education. It explores adolescent love, sexual knowledge, and the regulation of romance in school spaces through detailed research and narratives from teachers, young men, and women. It is of interest to students and researchers of education, sexuality and gender studies, masculinity studies, sex education, and those working in sexuality education in urban India.

Format: Hardback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into diverse perspectives on sexuality education in contemporary urban India, challenging the existing boundaries and reimagining adolescent masculinities within the context of middle-class urban society. It offers a unique adolescent perspective on sexuality education, explores the complexities of adolescent love from the perspective of school teachers, and examines the intricate negotiations between teachers and students regarding romantic relationships. By unraveling the sexual and romantic lives of adolescents, the book sheds light on the sources of information and knowledge that they access regarding sex. Furthermore, it critically examines State, feminist, Christian, and sexological materials on sexuality education in Mumbai and Delhi, unveiling the limitations and gaps within these frameworks.

Drawing from extensive research and captivating narratives from teachers, young men, and women, the book delves into the realm of adolescent male romance, exploring its affective registers, sexual knowledge, and the regulation of romance within school spaces. This book appeals to a wide range of scholars and researchers, including those interested in education, sexuality, gender studies, masculinity studies, sex education, education policy, education politics, educational research, and inclusion and special education.

Situated at the intersection of sexuality studies, education, masculinity studies, and cultural studies, this book offers valuable insights to those working in sexuality education in urban India, particularly within the intricate tapestry of the middle classes, consumerism, post-feminism, romance, adolescent masculinities, and cinema. By expanding our understanding of sexuality education and adolescent masculinities in urban India, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to create inclusive and equitable educational environments for all young individuals.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032150413