One of the most praised programs is “Lisa & Kasper” in Flemish primary schools (introduced 2018). It includes:
Compared to what we know today, the 1991 approach had critical flaws: One of the most praised programs is “Lisa
In 1991, Belgium was undergoing significant social and legal transformations regarding bodily autonomy and education: It was clinical, gendered, shame-based, and incomplete
Massive emphasis on contraception—specifically condoms—to combat the AIDS epidemic. The late 80s and early 90s marked the
Puberty and sexual education for boys and girls in Belgium in 1991 was better than in the 1950s, but far from good. It was clinical, gendered, shame-based, and incomplete. Since then, Belgium has become a European leader in progressive sex education – not perfect, but better .
In 1991, the landscape of sexual education in Belgium was at a crossroads. The late 80s and early 90s marked the peak of the HIV/AIDS crisis, which forced European governments to modernize their curricula. In Belgium, this meant moving past the "birds and the bees" talk and addressing the complexities of puberty for both boys and girls with newfound transparency. 1. The 1991 Shift: From Biology to Relationships
It is wild to see how much (and how little!) has changed in how we teach reproductive health and puberty over the last 35 years. Peak early 90s graphics. The Tone: Surprisingly progressive for its time.