یورپ میں جدید جنسی انقلاب: جنسی تعلیم کے نظریاتی، سماجی و اخلاقی اثرات کا تجزیہ
THE MODERN SEXUAL REVOLUTION IN EUROPE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE IDEOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND MORAL IMPACTS OF SEX EDUCATION
Abstract
The modern European society has, over the past few centuries, undergone profound intellectual, cultural, and social transformations that have impacted nearly every aspect of human life. Among these, one of the most prominent and controversial developments is the "Sexual Revolution," which emerged in the mid-20th century in the West—particularly in Europe—and sought to redefine gender relations, the family structure, moral standards, educational curricula, and individual identity.This movement was not merely about sexual freedom or progressive behavior; rather, it was rooted in a deep philosophical and ideological background encompassing secularism, existentialism, liberalism, and Marxist thought. The sexual revolution did not simply signify a cultural shift—it presented itself as a comprehensive worldview in which the individual was granted absolute freedom of sexual expression, regardless of its implications for society, family, or morality.Sex education, as implemented across schools and universities in the West, represents the practical extension of this revolution. Its purpose is to instill in the younger generation a consciousness of sexuality and a sense of freedom that is free from all social or religious constraints. It promotes the notion that individuals should be autonomous in matters of sexual identity and behavior.However, the social and moral consequences of this approach have become a subject of intense debate in recent years. This article aims to explore the background of the sexual revolution in Europe within its historical and intellectual context, analyze the foundational principles and objectives of sex education, and critically examine the resulting social and ethical challenges. An Islamic critical perspective will also be incorporated to evaluate the extent to which modern Western sexual concepts align with human nature, morality, and social balance—or whether they are, in fact, contributing to social disintegration and moral decline.
