Browsing by Author "Perera, P. Y. O."

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Unveiling the Gaps: A Content Analysis of Gender Roles, Language, and Cultural Norms in Sri Lankan Sexuality Education
(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2024-12-04) Perera, P. Y. O.; Dilhani, E. D. C.; Rajapaksha, R. W. M.S. P. K.
Comprehensive Sexuality Educati on (CSE) is crucial for addressing sexuality and reproducti ve issues, enhancing sexual health outcomes, and promoti ng gender equality. This study examines Sri Lankan sexuality educati on curricula to identi fy gaps in addressing key components of CSE: representati on of gender and relati onships, language and tone, and cultural sensiti vity. Content analysis was conducted to assess Sri Lankan sexuality educati on components for Grades 1 to 11, focusing on government-approved textbooks. Data analysis involves a coding scheme based on the framework, with two independent reviewers coding to ensure reliability and validity through Cohen’s Kappa. Results showed a substanti al agreement for gender and relati onships (Kappa = 0.623), a moderate agreement for language and tone (Kappa = 0.543), and a complete agreement for cultural sensiti vity. The content analysis reveals signifi cant gaps in Sri Lankan sexuality educati on curricula, including insuffi cient coverage of gender equality, diverse sexual orientati ons, and positi ve relati onship dynamics. The language used oft en reinforces traditi onal values and sti gmati zes certain behaviors, while the tone is frequently alarmist and driven by fear. Additi onally, the curricula lack cultural sensiti vity, failing to address respect for cultural diversity or inclusive representati on. Results demonstrate signifi cant gaps and inconsistencies with global CSE standards. Addressing these gaps is crucial for aligning Sri Lankan sexuality educati on with internati onal best practi ces and improving educati onal outcomes for all students.
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Unveiling the Unspoken: A Content Analysis of ‘School Girl’ Sri Lankan Online Pornography
(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2023-11-01) Perera, P. Y. O.; Pieris, W. G. A. D.
Technological advancements in Sri Lanka have normalized and popularized the use of pornography, particularly with a focus on schoolgirl-related content. Unfortunately, the potential negative consequences associated with this content category have been largely disregarded. This study aims to examine the portrayal of Sri Lankan schoolgirls in Sri Lankan pornographic videos, focusing on behaviours, scenarios, and power dynamics. It analyses the representation of agency, autonomy, and consent, emphasizing gender equality. This sheds light on the objectification and sexualisation of schoolgirls in pornographic videos, emphasizing concerns about protection against harmful societal stereotypes. Employing a content analysis approach, the study purposively selects videos from three popular adult websites based on recent uploads and explicit references to schoolgirls. A comprehensive coding system is developed to analyse descriptive characteristics, sexual behaviours, scenarios, agency, autonomy, consent, and power dynamics, ensuring intercoder reliability through rigorous familiarization and systematic analysis. The analysis of 111 Sri Lankan schoolgirl pornographic videos reveals significant findings. The portrayal of performers wearing school uniforms (48.5%) raises concerns about the objectification of schoolgirls. Dominant themes include romantic scenarios (79.2%), with prevalent sexual behaviours involving vaginal intercourse (65.7%) and non-penetrative activities (63.9%) and promoting less safe sexual practices. Power dynamics vary between equal (77.4%) and unequal (22.5%) relationships. Results suggest that Sri Lankan pornography perpetuates stereotypes portraying schoolgirls as sexually assertive individuals. Further research is needed to understand the motivations behind the demand for this genre and its societal impact, enabling efforts to combat harmful stereotypes.