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Family and parenting in the pedagogies of sexuality: A scoping review of the topic in the Brazilian context

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article presents a scoping review of how family and parental relationships appear the pedagogies of sexuality in Brazilian context (2005–2023). This period marks the emergence of “gender ideology” discourse and conservative movements shaping public policy and debates on family and sexuality. Thematic analysis of 24 studies identified four representations of family, revealing its centrality to cisheteropatriarchal ideals that frame it as a protector of childhood and a barrier to open dialogue. Conversely, recognizing schools as legitimate spaces for sexuality education broadens debate. Understanding these representations is key to advancing inclusive pedagogies and equity based public policies on sex education.

Source: Childhood

DOI: 10.1177/09075682251413119

Authors: Rômulo Lopes da Silva, Leonardo Lemos de Souza, Davi Augusto dos Santos Soares, Hugo Higino Perez Andrade

Institution: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Sexuality, and Education

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico