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Record 1 2011-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Sexology
CONT

Children in schools are being taught about good touches and bad touches.

CONT

Today, children across Canada are learning the difference between good touching and sexually abusive touching, and between good secrets and secrets about sexual abuse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Sexologie
OBS

«Attouchement» a une forte connotation sexuelle et est le plus souvent péjoratif. «Attouchement acceptable» serait alors un non-sens. Dans les textes destinés aux jeunes enfants, le terme «bon toucher» a l'avantage d'être plus à leur niveau.

Spanish

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