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Publish Student's Manual
Reverend John Todd publicizes the Student's Manual. This manual “educated” young males to refrain from masturbation because ejaculation decreased energy and productivity. (http://www.rethinkingschools.org/) -
Boston Medical & Surgical Journal
– The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal published an article encouraging sparingly ejaculation since it produced “sturdy manhood”. However, excessive ejaculation would lead to a loss of energy. (http://www.rethinkingschools.org/) -
American Social Health Association Founded
The American Social Health Association is founded. It was founded to improve community conditions, help reduce venereal diseases, and decrease the amount of prostitution. (http://www.rethinkingschools.org/) -
Chicago school system implements sex education.
The city of Chicago becomes the first major city to implement sex education in their school system.
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Catholic Church launches opposition vs. Chicago.
The Catholic Church launches a campaign against the city of Chicago’s initiative to implement sex education in their school system. Ms. Ella Flagg Young, who was the superintendent of Chicago schools would then be forced to resign. (http://www.rethinkingschools.org/) -
American Hygiene Association is founded.
The American Hygiene Association is founded. It was founded in a intent to promote healthier life choices and a healthier community. (http://www.socialwelfarehistory.com) -
WWI soldiers are taught sexual hygiene
Soldiers of WWI are taught about sexual hygiene throughout the war. Instructors use stereomotographs to show microscopic views of diseased organisms to soldiers. (http://www.rethinkingschools.org/) -
'Damaged Goods' is produced.
Damaged Goods comes out which is arguably the first sexuality education film. (http://www.rethinkingschools.org/) -
Chamberlain-Kahn Act is passed.
The Chamberlain-Kahn Act is passed, which allocated money to educate soldiers about syphilis and gonorrhea. This made Americans view sexual education as a public-health issue. (http://www.futureofsexed.org/) -
'Damaged Goods' film teaches WWI soldiers.
US military officers use the film Damaged Goods to warn soldiers of the consequences when contracting syphilis. (http://www.futureofsexed.org/) -
U.S Dept of Labor Children's Bureau reports...
The U.S. Department of Labor's Children's Bureau reports that soldiers would have benefited more if sexuality education were in schools. http://www.ulc.org/training-education/ -
Schools integrate sex education into curriculum.
During the 1920s, schools began to integrate sex education into their curriculums. Similar to the military, school instructors use films to enhance the knowledge of sexuality education. http://www.ulc.org/training-education/ -
'High School and Sex Education' pamphlet is publicized.
U.S Public Health Service publicized the pamphlet 'High Schools and Sex Education'. This pamphlet broadly scoped the methods, materials, planning, organization, and integration of sexuality education. (Introduction to Sexuality Education) -
'Sex Education Series' pamphlets are published.
The Joint Committee on Health Problems in Education of the National Education Association and the American Medical Association publishes five pamphlets that were referred to as the sex education series. They outlined sexuality education for adults’ personal self-knowledge. (Introduction to Sexuality Education) -
Christian crusaders bring strong opposition
Christian crusades bring forth strong opposition toward sexuality education. Crusaders consider it unGodly and immoral. (Introduction to Sexuality Education). -
Sexuality education and family planning are interdependent.
Realization takes place that sexuality education and family planning are interdependent for reasons related to personality, education, and behavior. (Introduction to Sexuality Education). -
Sexuality education is taught from a comprehensive standpoint.
Sexuality education is being taught within the context of comprehensive family life education programs/human growth and development courses. This approach emphasized reproduction, self-esteem, contraception, responsibility, family finances, parenting skills, and decision making. (http://www.rethinkingschools.org/sex/sexhisto.shtml) -
"Abstinence-only-until-marriage" sexuality programs
Ideal views of “abstinence-only-until-marriage” sexuality education programs emerge. (Introduction to Sexuality Education). -
Colorado must include abstinence and comprehensive teachings.
Legislation requires Colorado to include discussion of abstinence and be required to include comprehensive sexuality education. (Introduction to Sexuality Education). -
Future/current teachers are prepped for classroom settings.
Schools such as Georgia State University teach future/current teachers the qualities of being a good sexuality educator.
