CIHR Café Scientifique hosted by the Institute of Gender and Health

Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 5:00p.m.

Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street, Toronto

Young people of all genders and sexualities are sexually active; the average age that Canadians first have sex is 17. So why is it when a girl is sexually active, she can be considered to be easy, but when a guy is sexually active he can be called a stud? How do these gendered stereotypes affect young people’s physical, emotional and sexual health? How do they intersect with race, class, and oppression? In what ways do these stereotypes influence how parents, teachers, researchers and health care providers talk and think about youth sexual health? Join us as we challenge these stereotypes in a lively discussion with experts in the field of youth sexual health.  

The event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP Monica Penner at: ea-igh@exchange.ubc.ca by September 8th.