Title: [Travelling together: an experience in sex education in the area surrounding Sao Paulo]

POPLINE Document Number: 267752

Author(s):

Barroso C
Simonetti C
Vieira E

Source citation:

Cadernos de Pesquisa, 1983 May;45:45-49.

Abstract:

This study describes group discussions of female sexuality held in a Sao Paulo Mothers' Club for the purpose of educating participants and producing educational pamphlets for publication. The participant research methodology is an attempt to integrate feminism with academic practice; the research is to be used to improve the condition of the research subjects and the research process itself is seen as educational. Participants were 8-15 low-income housewives 25-33 years old, with low level reading skills. In a series of discussion meetings, topics of interest identified included the physiology of the human body, sex education of children, and methods of contraception. Drafts of pamphlets and illustrations were presented for the immediate feedback of the group. Additional topics included the role of women in the family and society, women's rights, traditional class beliefs and myths about sexuality, medical care and examinations, and self-examination. 5 pamphlets and an accompanying manual for their use were produced for distribution to women's groups throughout Brazil. These include: Understanding Our Body; Do I want to be a Mother?; When Children Ask Certain Things; A gynecological Exam; and Much Pleasure.

Keywords:

Brazil
South America
Americas
Sex Education
Women's Status
Group Meetings
Mothers' Clubs
Educational Activities
Low Income Population
Education
IEC
Community Participation
Mass Media
Pamphlets
Summary Report
Family Planning Education
Information Distribution
Social Change
Developing Countries
South America, Eastern
Latin America
Developed Countries
Socioeconomic Factors
Economic Factors
Communication
Social Class
Socioeconomic Status
Program Activities
Programs
Organization and Administration
Printed Media