At a middle school in Lower Austria’s Melk district, 10-year-old students were handed a “sex lexicon” during an open day event.
The book, as reported by Kronen Zeitung, introduces children to terms like “Dragqueen” and “Transgender,” along with gender role-play activities, including a scenario explaining how a boy can become a girl. The lexicon also includes explicit images of naked people and sexual poses, causing concern among parents.
One father voiced his outrage, saying, “I think that goes far too far for a ten-year-old girl.” He described the book’s 120 pages as featuring graphic content, including pictures of naked men, women, and even a wheelchair user. He also pointed out that the book covers sensitive topics like trans and intersexuality, and asks questions in its role-play sections, such as, “What decisions does Leo have to make to become Jennifer?” with the response being, “He no longer goes to the boys’ bathroom.”
The father, unsure of who distributed the books, confirmed that all of his child’s classmates, including three other parents, received one. He suspects the headmistress personally handed them out.
In a similar vein, Germany has also seen efforts to educate young people about gender and sexuality. For example, an online resource called the “Queer Lexikon” helps children aged 12 and up explore topics related to sexual and gender diversity. The site offers podcasts, videos, and detailed resources on various gender identities, including terms like “Neutrois” and “Aliagender.”
