Can Television or Media he helpful in promoting sex education?

Television can be a very effective medium for a multitude of reasons (As it is basically an audiovisual medium it can reach out to the illiterate as well as the literate masses). ‘Sex’ is considered a taboo in our orthodox society. If sex education were to be given via a public mass medium such as television, ii would reflect the government’s healthy attitude towards the issue and can decrease the social taboos significantly. Because of its tremendous reach, it will increase public awareness and pave the way towards ‘ii honest social environment and sexual literacy.

It is a medium through which education may be passively imparted to the masses, in the privacy of their homes. Thus, shy individuals who are unable to ask questions or seek help are also provided with the information they desire. Proper information about contraception and sexually transmitted diseases can help in spreading information about Family Planning and also decrease the incidence of STD’s. The potential for television, as an effective medium for sex education, is unlimited.