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The Mystery of Marriage

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The Mystery of Marriage
NR 32 minThe Joy of Sex Education PosterPart of The Joy of Sex Education
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The courtship rituals of animals and plants are compared to those of contemporary society, with educational and frequently humorous results.
DirectorMary Field

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Original Language:English
Production Companies:BIF
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The Joy of Sex Education

A survey of sex education through the ages. Many of the early films highlight Britain's horror at the very thought of sex and sexuality. Euphemisms abound and, if you can get away with making your point with the aid of a few birds or rabbits, why not? Even some mildly amorous pollen gets in on the act as a stand-in for something otherwise far too unpleasant to show. At least it saved the teachers' blushes. Despite the often unintentional humour, the films provide a vivid snapshot of the nation's concerns and anxieties across the decades. Not only did they teach us to keep our tros firmly zipped, but also managed to underline the establishment's attitude towards women. Loose of morals and self-control, women are invariably portrayed as the spreaders of disease and responsible for just about every 'misfortune' that comes their way.