• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.205-232
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• 2023

This is an exploratory study that examines the publication and use of sex education books for youth and considers their values and applicability to sex education for youth in the future. In-depth interviews were conducted with book editors, sex education experts, and public librarians-those who play important roles in children and young adults' reading of sex education books-and analyzed. According to the research participants, parents and caregivers often rely on sex education books when they find it hard to deliver sex education to their children on their own. Sex education books are also often used by sex education experts in their classes. The research participants said many sex education books that were published in South Korea only focus on 'the body education,' which deals with body changes during puberty. Gender inequality is another subject that needs to be changed. The research participants agreed that a sex education book should not just be a simple medium that delivers fragments of knowledge on sexuality but a broader learning playground where children and young adults can learn independent perspectives on sexuality based on comprehensive views on life. This study suggests a guideline for sexuality education books, which will be useful for library collection development.

• Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.425-454
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• 2022

This study analyzed the 77 most popular sexuality education books for children and young adults published in Korea, based on various criteria, including subject matters, format, implied readers, and author's occupational background. Among the key topics of the International technical guidance on sexuality education developed by UNESCO, the most mentioned was that it is natural to have curiosity on one's own feelings and body and that sex education books can help them learn about them. Respect on one's own body, knowledge of sexual and reproductive organs, eggs and sperms, menstrual cycle, effect of hormones were also easily found topics from the books. The least mentioned topics were HIV/AIDS and Gender-based violence. 63.5% of the analyzed books were books with/without illustrations. Other formats include picture books, comic books, and photo-illustrated books. Publication of books aimed for particular gender started to increase from 2019. Diversity of authors' occupation were also shown starting 2019. Further research on the role of sex education books is crucial to help all children and young adults develop their own sexuality and understand that of other people, and ultimately to live in a harmonious society.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.21 no.8
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• pp.593-607
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• 2021

Gender sensitivity is a concept needs to be substantially count since early childhood when a child starts understanding and developing their gender role. As such UNESCO published the guideline on Comprehensive Sexuality Education(CSE) guidelines. In Korea, the Ministry of Women and Family selected the book called 'Nadaum children's book' in order to support children to better develop the gender sensitivity in their early childhood. This study aims for qualitative research on 101 books for low-grade children of Nadaum Children's Books. Content analysis and theme analysis were conducted based on UNESCO's CSE guidelines. This is to analyze the frequency rate of the CSE concepts and how the value of gender sensitivity is described throughout the books. The results shows that 'family member' and 'value of tolerance' were most frequently appeared while 'puberty' and 'sex and health' were not included. In addition, the results of theme analysis showed that this book well described the activities pursuing the value of gender sensitivity as well as process of being materialized it.

• Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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• v.55 no.2
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• pp.189-217
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• 2024

This study analyzes various recent aspects of intellectual freedom restrictions in the domestic libraries, identifies difficulties facing librarians in the field, and suggests countermeasures. Specifically, we conducted literature research, including the definition and declaration of library intellectual freedom in core documents by domestic and international expert groups, the background of selection of 'Nadaum Children's Book', which is at the center of controversy, and analysis of previous research. Next, we investigated the patterns of intellectual freedom restrictions committed in libraries, difficulties encountered in the field, and cases of response at the individual library level among librarians. In addition, we surveyed the level of perception in the field about countermeasures against intellectual freedom restrictions at the level of associations and expert groups and future plans to guarantee intellectual freedom. Finally, based on this, countermeasures against restrictions of intellectual freedom were proposed at the level of the National Library Committee, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, associations and expert groups, and individual libraries.

• Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.25-33
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• 2023

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to examine strategies for improving the school doctor of Korean medicine (SDKM) program through an analysis of the sex education case in the medical vulnerable area. Methods : Sex education was conducted by one SDKM in three elementary schools in Wando county. The contents of sex education focused on the characteristics of puberty and the prevention of sexual violence. The survey conducted on sex-related knowledge, desirable perception of sex, and satisfaction with education before and after the sessions. Results : A total of 316 students participated in the education. A survey was conducted with 130 participants, and all 130 responded to the pre-survey. In the post-survey, 113 participants responded. After education, the sexual knowledge score of students increased from 4.04±1.87 points to 5.02±1.79 points, and the average satisfaction score was 4.14±1.05. Conclusions : Sex education for students in the medical vulnerable area is an effective education that increases sex-related knowledge, positively changes sexual perception, and has high satisfaction. To improving SDKM program, development of a standardized education program and administrative support is necessary.