sex in movies.....doesnt everyone love that

 "How Gender's Got Us All Tied Up, a Debra Chasnoff documentary (2009), explores the pressures surrounding issues of gender and sexuality in the lives of American teens. This film includes interviews from more than 50 high school students from across the country sharing their thoughts, ideas, and experiences regarding gender roles and issues of sexual identity development" (Reisschmidt, 2009). This film talks about the stereotypes and gender labeling on individuals because of their appearance and body image. This documentary is said to be a great way for parents, teachers,a dn even school psychologist to explore the issue of diversity, and the different views that students have on this issue.
The availability to watch pornography has increased alot over the years and children are sarting to watch it at younger and younger ages. "Adolescence and early adulthood is a time for exploring and discovering sexuality, both alone and with others. There is, however, a fear that young people do not have the opportunity to do this in a manner that is comfortable and developmentally appropriate for them. Because of the widespread availability of pornography in the media, youths are exposed to violent or bizarre sexual activities long before they have had any personal sexual experiences" (Gudrun et al., 2006). Kids who are exposed to pornography before there parents have a chance to talk to them about sex are sometimes confused on the topic because parents make it seem like sex is so wrong but pornography makes it look interesting and something you should try.

                                                              Resources

Wallmyr, G., & Welin, C. (2006). Young people, pornography, and sexuality: Sources and attitudes. The Journal of School Nursing, 22(5), 290-5. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.emich.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/213112016?accountid=10650

Reisschmidt, Amanda. "A Documentary on Gender and Sexuality." Communique Oct. 2011: 38.  Academic OneFile. Web. 1 Apr. 2013.

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