Abstract
This chapter explores the evolution of a comprehensive campus sexual health education forum, outlining the impetus behind the development of the program, its unique format, key stakeholders, target audience, program goals, assessment, and learning outcomes. The authors discuss the challenges of and techniques for implementing LGBTQ-inclusive programming in a conservative state; fostering open, nonjudgmental dialogue around sexual practices and health; de-marginalizing so-called fringe topics; and ensuring safety, inclusivity, and the practice of feminist pedagogy.
This chapter explores the evolution of a comprehensive campus sexual health education forum, outlining the impetus behind the development of the program, its unique format, key stakeholders, target audience, program goals, assessment, and learning outcomes. It discusses the challenges of and techniques for implementing LGBTQ-inclusive programming in a conservative state; fostering open, nonjudgmental dialogue around sexual practices and health; de-marginalizing so-called fringe topics; and ensuring safety, inclusivity, and the practice of feminist pedagogy. Feminist pedagogy recognizes that personal experiences, values, and beliefs and their corresponding emotions play an important role in the creation of knowledge. Attitudes towards sex education in conservative states are often anti-inclusive, creating potential pushback from campus and community constituents regarding the provision of comprehensive and inclusive sex and relationship education. An important goal for a successful college sexual health program is to be inclusive of as many identities as possible.