Chinese Legislator Advocates for Mandatory Sex Education in Schools
Chen Wei, a deputy to China's National People's Congress and a hospital assistant, has proposed integrating comprehensive sex education into the country's basic education curriculum. The suggestion comes amid efforts by the Ministry of Education to reduce non-teaching workloads in primary and secondary schools. This initiative aims to address gaps in student health education and align with broader educational reforms.
Key facts
- Chen Wei is a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress
- She serves as assistant to the head of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
- The proposal calls for making sex education a formal part of China's basic education
- The Ministry of Education has recently introduced measures to lessen non-teaching workloads in schools
- This effort is part of ongoing educational reforms in China
Entities
Institutions
- National People's Congress
- Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
- Ministry of Education
Locations
- China