10 Questions
Why do religious-right political groups oppose sex education?
They argue that it threatens the health and safety of young people
What is the purpose of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law?
To restrict access to comprehensive sex education
What is the impact of teaching about contraception and prevention of sexually transmitted infections?
It lowers rates of S.T.I.s and adolescent pregnancies
Why do the authors believe that efforts to deny access to reproductive health care are dangerous?
Because they make young people ignorant and disempowered
What is the profession of Eva Goldfarb and Lisa Lieberman, the authors of the article?
Professors of public health
What did Dr. Lieberman work on in relation to the New York public schools?
She researched the effectiveness of the condom availability program
High-quality sex education has been found to decrease which of the following?
Intimate-partner violence
What is one of the challenges mentioned in the text regarding sex education in the United States?
Lack of federal legislation supporting comprehensive sex education
Which of the following topics are regularly taught in early grades without controversy, according to the text?
Fairness, dignity, and respect
What is one of the reasons why it is important to dispel misinformation about abortion, according to the text?
To normalize the procedure for young people
"Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Battle for Sex Education Rights" - Discover the tactics used by religious-right political groups to undermine sex education. Explore the deceptive strategies of these groups under the disguise of "parental rights" and "school transparency". Test your understanding of the importance of evidence-informed sex education in this informative quiz.
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