In traditional chinese culture, sex is a topic which is controversial. When spoken about, it is considered a bad taste among the Chinese people. This situation leads to the lack of sex education among the people. (Chineseculture, Year).
“Boys and girls also talk about [sex] among ourselves.
But we can only talk to each other because we
usually cannot talk with adults, neither those in our
families, schools, nor anywhere. I think teachers are
just like parents. They are afraid that talking about
sex, especially about how to prevent unwanted
consequences will prompt us to have sex. In my
country, people think [sex education] means
‘showing the squirrel how to get in the hole’.
Actually, all squirrels already know the hole, and so
young people already know about sex, but we need to make sure they have the correct knowledge." (Clarke D, 2010)
The need for sexuality education holds as true for Asia as for any region in the world. Asian adolescents are becoming
sexually aware at a younger age. Puberty among girls is
taking place earlier due to improved nutrition and living conditions. Marriage is taking place later, although teenage marriage is still prevalent, especially in South Asia. In some countries, adolescents are becoming sexually active earlier.
The factors that are bringing about change in adolescent sexuality include urbanisation and rural transformation, which provide more opportunities for social mixing and sexual activity.10 The role of the family may be diminishing as the importance of peers and the media in individual development grows.
sexually aware at a younger age. Puberty among girls is
taking place earlier due to improved nutrition and living conditions. Marriage is taking place later, although teenage marriage is still prevalent, especially in South Asia. In some countries, adolescents are becoming sexually active earlier.
The factors that are bringing about change in adolescent sexuality include urbanisation and rural transformation, which provide more opportunities for social mixing and sexual activity.10 The role of the family may be diminishing as the importance of peers and the media in individual development grows.
Asian teens are more sexually aware and active at a younger age. Puberty among girls are taking place earlier due to better nutrition and living conditions. Although they maybe active and aware at a young age. Sex is still a topic that is not appropriate/uncomfortable for some of the people of Asia. (Clarke D, 2010)
In Malaysia, a sex education book is banned. The book has elements that undermine societal morals and public interests. The book also has cartoon visuals which narrate the reproductive process.
In conclusion, based on the research done, we decided that our design needs to be subtle and filtered for the malaysian audience
References
Sex in Traditional Chinese Culture. 2013. Sex in Traditional Chinese Culture. [ONLINE] Available at:http://chineseculture.about.com/library/weekly/aa062700a.htm. [Accessed 17 June 2013].
Readablethings. 2012. Malaysia Bans Sex Education book. [ONLINE] Available at:
http://thisismyworld.net/myblogs/blogs/readablethings.php/malaysia-bans-sex-education-book [Accessed 17 June 2013].
Clarke D. 2013. Sexuality in Asia: Are Delivering? . [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.planusa.org/docs/SexualityEducationinAsia.pdf. [Accessed 17 June 2013].
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