Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Interpellation regarding curriculum subjects concerning human sexuality and the associated rights of parents (No. 616)
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the strong opposition to the sexual education materials for preschoolers published by the National Institute for Health Development (TAI). The stance is strongly oppositional, emphasizing a value-based approach that focuses on parental rights and children's sense of security. The political framework is value-based, calling into question the suitability of the national education policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of specific educational materials, referencing the title of the book published by the National Institute for Health Development and quoting examples of exercises and the page number (p. 101). The expert analysis focuses on a critical review of the content, highlighting specific sections concerning the demonstration of children's body parts and the discussion of gender identity.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, anxious, and accusatory, employing strong moral appeals to highlight the threat to children’s safety. The speaker relies on citing specific, provocative examples from the material to generate emotional tension. Juxtaposition is utilized, placing the sex educator and the pervert on the same level to underscore parental insecurity.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is directed at educational materials issued by the National Institute for Health Development (TAI) and implicitly at the government policy that supports this direction. The criticism is intense and value-driven, calling into question the suitability and safety of the material, claiming that it strips parents of their sense of security.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national education policy and nationwide materials issued by the Health Development Institute.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker focuses on education and sexuality among social topics, taking a firm stand against sex education for preschool-aged children. There is a strong emphasis on parental rights, and opposition is voiced against discussing children's gender identity issues at such an early age.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on critically challenging the government's actions and policies (TAI materials) in the form of an interpellation. The aim is to compel the minister to answer whether he considers such activity justified.
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