People and Perspectives

Books reviewed:
Red Rose Chain/Alpha Films, Four Carrier Bags and a Buggy
Alison Closs, The Education of Children with Medical Conditions
Ralph L. Klicker, A Student Dies, A School Mourns     

People and Perspectives

Abstract

Many initiatives relating to young people's sexual health have focused on under 16s. Yet, most young people become sexually active between the ages of 16 and 19 and 80 per cent of under-18 conceptions are to 16- and 17-year-olds. The shift from school to further education marks a time of transition in young people's lives. It is a time when information and support with sexual health issues is particularly relevant.

Reforms to the further education sector invite a fresh look at how every young person's health and well-being can best be supported. This is in the context of the government teenage pregnancy strategy, which aims to reduce under-18 conceptions. This paper reports on research conducted by the Sex Education Forum with young people and staff in further education settings across England. This research was used to write guidance on the provision of sexual health services for young people in further education settings, which was published by the Department for Education and Skills and with support from the Department of Health and ministerial backing in June 2007.     

从谚语看维吾尔族与水的关系

谚语是维吾尔人民日常生产生活的结晶,它的语言脍炙人口、生动形象,承载了古老的维吾尔族的民俗文化,是维吾尔族生活的百科全书.与水有关的维吾尔谚语更是别具一格,它不仅折射出长期生活在干旱地区的维吾尔族与水和谐相处.对水尊崇、禁忌的影子,而且还反映出了勤劳智慧的维吾尔族从中总结出的许多经验和哲理,这些最终形成了和谐的人水关系.