EDS3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 – FULL ANSWERS AND REFERENCES (13 JUNE 2025)

Description

This EDS3701 Assignment 2 focuses on understanding and addressing teenage pregnancy as a social challenge within South African schools. The assignment begins by defining teenage pregnancy and examining how it affects learners’ academic performance, emotional well-being, and school attendance. It then explores the socio-economic conditions that increase the risk of teenage pregnancy, such as poverty, limited access to healthcare, inadequate education, and gender-based violence.

The second section provides a critical analysis of the roles that parents, teachers, and government institutions play in preventing teenage pregnancy. This includes promoting open communication at home, delivering comprehensive sexuality education at school, and enforcing supportive national policies. Finally, the assignment suggests actionable solutions tailored to the school and community context—such as mentorship programs, increased access to reproductive healthcare, and school-based awareness campaigns.

The assignment draws on official policy documents and recent research, and it is written with clarity and sensitivity to the South African educational and social environment.