This article examines puberty and sexual education (SE) for boys and girls in Belgium around 1991, combining policy context, educational practice, cultural attitudes, and the lived experience of adolescents. It situates 1991 within Belgium’s evolving public-health and education frameworks, regional differences (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels), and broader European trends at the end of the Cold War era. The aim is to provide a comprehensive, historically grounded account useful for researchers, educators, or anyone seeking to understand how young people experienced puberty and sex education in Belgium at that time.
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The title "Puberty: Sexual Education for Boys and Girls" refers to a 1991 educational film from Belgium, originally titled Seksuele voorlichting. Directed by Ronald Deronge and produced by Studio Landstar Films, this documentary is notable for its direct and often controversial approach to depicting sexual development. Production and Content Production and Content