Glossario

Un linguaggio condiviso è alla base di un’educazione sessuale e affettiva efficace.

Questo glossario ti aiuta a orientarti tra i concetti chiave dell’educazione sessuale e affettiva e a partecipare al dibattito; è pensato per studenti, educatori e chiunque voglia approfondire e usare un linguaggio chiaro e preciso sul tema della sessualità e dell’affettività.

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Ableism

The perception that the typical way of moving, seeing, hearing and/or thinking – and generally the “able” body – is superior and everything else is not natural.

Abortion

Intentional termination of a pregnancy, resulting in the removal or expulsion of the foetus. It can be achieved through medical methods (using medications) or surgical procedures.

Abuse of power

A misuse of power by someone in a position of authority who uses their leverage to oppress people who are in an inferior position, or to make them commit wrongful acts.

Accessibility

The practice of making environments, information, and/or activities easy to access, navigate, understand, use, and enjoy, for as many people as possible.

AFAB and AMAB

Assigned Female At Birth and Assigned Male At Birth

Ageism

Discrimination based on a person’s age. It can affect younger and older people.

Barrier Methods

Medical devices that are commonly available to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Body image

What we see when we look in the mirror, what we think and feel about our bodies, and how society tells us we should appear. Many times, this implies having concerns and feeling pressures about one's own body.