Research question: How do intersectional identities influence experiences of school-delivered sex education among youth in living Hamilton and Niagara Falls school districts?

The purpose of this youth-led research is to understand how young people’s intersectional identities influence their experiences of school-delivered sex education among youth living in Hamilton and Niagara Falls regions. We aim explore the perceptions of sexual education curriculum among youth and examine how different aspects of a youth’s identity may or may not impact their experience with sexual education. We hope to raise awareness towards the importance of hearing, analyzing, and centering the voices of youth when it comes to their education and sexual health journeys by ensuring that the needs of diverse youth are acknowledged and addressed within their sexual health education. Additionally, we hope that these findings can be used to advocate for changes to the sexual education curriculum to better address the needs and priorities of young people.