to 662,000 mothers. It must also be recognized that the responsibility for raising children was still by no means divided equally between mothers and fathers. On the other hand, there were now signs that younger people were willing to discard stereotyped roles. The relationship between mothers and fathers was becoming more of a partnership, particularly in the case of couples where the mother worked outside the home. 86. Sex education was included in school curricula in virtually all the Lander and schoolchildren actually received sex education. The need for sex education, particularly information on family planning, was recognized. 87. Where gender stereotypes in school textbooks were concerned, in 1986 the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Culture of the Lander had laid down principles that would be implemented progressively. 88. Information on advertising in the media could be found in document CEDAW/C/5/Add.59/Amend.l. The various Lander had legislation governing broadcasting that required that programmes should not be discriminatory, should not endanger youth and should not glorify violence. However, censorship of programmes prior to their transmission was prohibited by the Basic Law. Programmes were monitored after transmission by special councils, on which all segments of society were represented. However, many programmes, particularly serials, disseminated very traditional images of men and women. I • • • CEDAW/C/SR.l57 English Page 15 (Mrs. Lehr, Federal Republic of Germany) 89. In connection with article 6 of the Convention, she would now respond to points concerning prostitution and traffic in women. At both the federal level and at the level of the Lander, steps were being taken and experiments were being conducted with a view to enabling women to abandon prostitution. A research project on the motives for engaging in prostitution had been conducted in Berlin. In addition, self-help groups and counselling for prostitutes were being promoted. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on social issues and the role of women in society, specifically in the context of family, education, and employment. It also touches on the need for gender equality and the promotion of women's rights.

**Category**
Education, Culture