Sexuality Construction, Pornography, and Gender Violence: A Qualitative Study with Spanish Adolescents.
Sexuality is a central aspect of human beings, and adolescence is a crucial period of transition from childhood to adulthood where sexual awakening occurs. As a critical aspect of life, adolescents should have quality sexual education to guide them through this transition. However, currently, educat...
| Published in: | Sexuality & Culture Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 1339 - 1388 |
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