This book is an attempt to address the multiple dimensions of beliefs and behaviour patterns of Indian youth regarding human sexuality, it is, indeed a complex issue which needs thoughtful consideration. Although the school education in its own way has attempted to address issues related with human physiology, population education and alike, yet no framework has emerged to address the various challenges faced by the students. The epidemic-like AIDS has further complicated the scenario and has reinforced the need to have a well worked out framework for sex education. The book has addressed the issue of sex education at school level, considering the diversity prevailing in Indian social, cultural and political scenario. The 'What', 'How' and When' of sex education have been rigorously addressed with due emphasis on psychological and anatomical theories of human development. This book will surely help the parents and teachers who are constantly interacting with adolescents in more than one ways.

He is a faculty with the Department of Education, University of Delhi since 1997. His research interests include Social Science, Education, Pedagogy of Political Science and Adolescence Education. After completing his Masters in Political Science, he did M.Ed. from University of Delhi. In subsequent years while pursuing his doctoral research he developed a framework of Sex Education Programme for school students. He has a first-hand experience of working as a teacher with government schools in Delhi for six years, which has contributed to his critical understanding of issues, trends and behaviours about Indian adolescents. He has been associated with many governmental (like Yuva Programme) and non governmental initiatives in the area of adolescence education.