Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Affective-sexual education and sexual violence: feminist keys to equality

The monograph is based on the conviction that Affective-Sexual Education (ASE) is now a strategic area for equality and the prevention of sexual violence. Far from being an accessory subject, ASE is at the centre of contemporary debates on rights, democracy and social justice, and should be understood as a structural tool for social transformation. From a feminist perspective, the contributions gathered here conceive of sexuality as a social and political dimension, deeply linked to the processes of gender socialisation. SE allows us to intervene in the construction of bonds, desires and power relations, questioning the mandates of masculinity and femininity that sustain inequalities and legitimise sexual violence. Recognising SE as a fundamental right of children and adolescents means placing it at the heart of education policies aimed at equality. The monograph emphasises that sexual violence is not an exceptional phenomenon, but a consistent expression of a system of structural inequality. In this context, consent is proposed as a central pedagogical axis, understood not only in legal terms, but as a relational practice based on communication, respect and emotional responsibility. It also addresses the impact of pornography on contemporary sexual socialisation, highlighting the need to incorporate media literacy and critical analysis into ASE. Finally, the issue advocates for the comprehensive and sustained implementation of affective-sexual education as a collective responsibility, an essential condition for advancing towards more free, equal and violence-free relationships.