Lhe sexuality education project has not yet been published and it is already the subject of tensions within the government. The Minister of National Education Anne Genetet refocused her Minister Delegate for Academic Success after her comments on the emotional, relational and sexuality education program. Alexandre Portier judged, this Wednesday, November 27, that the program was “not acceptable as it stands” and that it must be “revised”.
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In the minister's sights, “gender theory”, taking up an expression used by a conservative fringe of society which is concerned about studies and teaching opening up to a nuanced perception of differences between the sexes. An idea often supported by movements close to opponents of homosexual marriage and sometimes the far right.
“Gender theory does not exist, it does not exist in the program either,” reacted Anne Genetet this Thursday, on the sidelines of a trip to Marcq-en-Barœul (North), disavowing the comments of Alexandre Porter. “The gender theory does not exist, it is false information,” she insisted.
Alexandre Portier does not “withdraw a single word”
Questioned Thursday alongside the Minister of Education in Marcq-en-Barœul, Alexandre Portier brushed aside the subject, while affirming not to “remove a single word” from his previous statements. “I am piloting this program, and the line of this program is the line of the ministry, there is no such theory in this program,” replied the minister.
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For Anne Genetet, the sexuality education program “is very clear”, “progressive”, “adapted to all ages” and “allows you to learn fundamental notions such as respect, consent, knowing how to say no, what a girl is, what a boy is.” The minister also defended “a program that can support and accompany our teachers, which is completely clear and transparent”.
ALSO READ Without sex education at school, “porn becomes a tutorial” This program, promised by Pap Ndiaye, must be presented in mid-December to the Higher Council of Education, before being implemented at the start of the 2025 school year. The objective is to address emotional, relational and sexual life in stages, from kindergarten to final year.
