Analysis of illustrations concerning human reproduction included in Greek secondary education textbooks
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ARMENI, ANASTASIA
AMPATZIDIS, GEORGIOS
Research with students of different ages show that they hold misconceptions concerning certain aspects of sex and reproduction. Inadequate knowledge regarding sex and reproduction has been linked with risks such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unplanned pregnancies. Considering that (a) textbooks determine significantly what is learned in school and (b) science textbooks rely largely on illustrations, in this paper we explore illustrations concerning human reproduction included in the Greek secondary education textbooks. Drawing on the results of our analysis we discuss issues such as the absence of pleasure, compulsory heterosexuality, compulsory hetero-patriarchy and lack of contraception information.
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Human reproduction, textbook analysis, secondary education, illustrations
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