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Many young people are
not free to discuss sex and sexuality in religious institutions. This was not
the case for this amazing team of young people. Unlike other religious
platforms where people are shy talking about their sexuality, this team proved
to us that we are slowly breaking the social taboos that hinder sex discussions
in such set-ups.
Questions
1. When you think of
sex, what comes into your mind?
(Internalized beliefs about sex)
2. What are some of the
narratives you were told about Sexuality?
(Messages about sex)
3. Where did you learn about sexual intercourse?
(Factors that influence sexuality)
4. What do your parents
tell you about sex in general?
(Do parents talk about sex?)
The essence of asking
the young people these questions was to determine the stories/script and
narratives that young people have regarding sexuality. It enabled us demystify
some of the myths associated with sexuality. The stories we tell ourselves are
often based on messages received from society or our families (social
construction). Dominant Narratives are beliefs, values, and practices about sex
that appear to be negative.
Below are visual excerpts of our discussion with the amazing group of young people from a religious institution.  |
Young people engage in sexual intercourse because of peer pressure |
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Young people learn best
when engaged
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A parent was in my
session!
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Sex is not bad ...
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| Game time! |
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Anything good about sex?
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Using games to make our
discussion fun
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It was interesting to
hear remarks regarding how they perceive sexuality in general. The young people
explained having learnt about sex from school, parents, peers and the media.
Moreover, parents always have difficulty talking to their young people about
sex. If the discussion is present, it portrays sex in a negative manner.
YCK commits to providing young people with information to enable them make informed choices. We strive to ensure that young people in religious institution feel comfortable about their sexuality.
