Cover Image

The politics of virginity : abstinence in sex education /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Doan, Alesha E., 1972-
Other Authors: Williams, Jean Calterone, 1966-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2008.
Series:Reproductive rights and policy.
Subjects:
Sex instruction for teenagers > Political aspects > United States.
Sexual abstinence > Study and teaching > Political aspects > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Under the radar : the advent of stealth tactics in morality policy
  • Tightening the sexuality noose : Title V and abstinence-only education
  • "Good girls" or "dirty whores?" : images and behaviors of adolescent women
  • Resurrecting the chastity belt : lessons from abstinence-only curricula
  • In their own words : sexuality, knowledge, and power
  • Whom and what are we "saving"? : morality, sexuality, and abstinence.