Fundamental Concepts and Critical Developments in Sex Education

This comprehensive resource equips emerging and experienced sexuality

educators with contemporary frameworks for trauma-informed, equitable, and

anti-oppressive education.

It provides foundational principles for development and delivery, emphasizing

inclusivity, accessibility, and intersectionality. Editors Malone, Gilbert, Dukes,

and Fonte curate chapters by leading voices on topics such as historical

perspectives, values, emotional intelligence, professional humility, reproductive

justice, neurodivergence, sex work, kink, childhood and adolescent sexualities,

faith-based education, social media, and entrepreneurship. Authors demonstrate

decolonization, trauma-informed care, and equity in practice.

With practical applications and reflective questions, this book is a vital guide

for creating and teaching impactful, inclusive sex education for diverse audiences.