Resumen

GONZALEZ, María Cristina. Sexual and Reproductive Health: Toward an hermeneutics of suspicion. Venezuela Case. Comunidad y Salud [online]. 2008, vol.6, n.2, pp.13-24. ISSN 1690-3293.

This essay is an attemtp to address from a hermeneutic point of view a relevant theme such as: The sexual and reproductive rights. Two standpoints det as framework: The first related to contextualization of the object of study which aims to locate the subject in Venezuela, their specific and their ideological brands. Sexual and Reproductive stipulate the recognition of the right of all individuals to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of children and to have adequate information and services that will facilitate the exercise of those rights. Right to an accurate sex education, scientific and timely, it points towards a full and responsible exercise of sexuality.The right to equal men and women to take responsible decisions and knowingly to ensure their quality of life, and equitable sharing of the commitments arising from the exercise of gender roles, sexuality and playing without any discrimination. The right to sexual and reproductive security, including the right to be free from violence and sexual coercion. Addressing the issues around sexual and reproductive health in Venezuela, forced to revise aspects that deal with the situation in the country population and development models, as well as evidence on maternal mortality, early pregnancy and family planning. A second look would focus on the challenges that must assume the Venezuelan state in order to implement the various agreements which stipulate the full guarantee of the health right and quality of life, gender equity and sexual and reproductive rights.

Palabras clave : Sexual health; Sex and Reproductive Rights;; Gender Equity.