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Indian Female

I don’t think sex is that much of a taboo

To be honest, from where I come from, I don’t think sex is that much of a taboo. I have talked about it, we have spoken about it, asked questions over and over again, we read it in school and in college, so I don’t think it’s a taboo everywhere. Having said that, I do believe it is generally a taboo in the rest of North India and all of India for that matter.

Recommendations

  • Consider how a student's identities might affect their expectations and concerns when accessing supports following a sexual assault, or when involved in a sexual assault investigation.

  • Create and promote avenues for comprehensive sex education.