Television talk shows: making intimacies public

Article Abstract:

Talk shows that focus on public disclosure of very personal intimacies were the target of criticisms from politicians, TV critics and the public. Complainants felt that these programs centered around two areas, namely, too much discussion about sexuality, and a challenge to the norms of daytime TV propriety. Although these talk shows do provide a unique source of sexuality information and treat sexual behaviors in conformity with social norms, the informality of sources and the media environment of these talk shows make it imperative for schools to reconsider the comprehensiveness of the sexuality education they offer.

Analysis, Evaluation, Talk shows

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What's old, what's new: sexuality on the soaps

Article Abstract:

A comparison of sexuality on five popular TV soaps during the mid-1980s and the mid-1990s reveals a 35% increase in the portrayal of sex. Depiction of sex rose from 3.7 per hour in 1985 to 5 in 1994, owing largely to the soap 'One Life to Live.' Intercourse between unmarried heterosexual couples was the most frequently portrayed sexual act. Reference to rape also rose from one per ten episodes to one per episode. Date rape and safe sex reference constitute new sex acts. In the 1990s, TV soaps are largely viewed by the youth, as opposed to the older viewers of the 1980s.

Portrayals, Soap operas

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Helping teachers to create a climate for learning about sexuality

Article Abstract:

A workshop, organized by the Soros Foundations and the Open Society Institute, to assist teachers in health education in East Europe included sexuality, AIDS, nutrition, drugs, and environment in its curriculum. The teachers learnt about new teaching strategies in an interactive learning environment. The workshop will help teachers to evolve and implement comprehensive health and sexuality education programs.

Reports, Eastern Europe, Teachers, Training, Teacher education

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