(University of the Free State, 2011) Beyers, Christa
English: In a multicultural society such as South Africa, it is difficult to define what should
be viewed as “sexual health” or “culture-appropriate” content to teach in schools.
Drawing on findings from black Life Orientation teachers who teach sexuality
education, this article will argue that teachers shy away from teaching crucial information
regarding sexuality because their own sociocultural values and moral
beliefs could contradict or differ from the programmes that they are expected
to teach.