"Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another. It is a term of common speech, with specific definitions as used in such fields as the law, medicine, research, and sexual relationships."
Understanding what it means to give and receive consent, and the importance of respecting boundaries.
Definition of Consent: Understanding what consent means and its importance in sexual interactions.
Communication skills: Developing skills to communicate clearly and effectively about boundaries, desires, and expectations during sexual situations.
Power dynamics: Recognizing and navigating power imbalances that can impact the ability to give or receive consent.
Sexual harassment: Learning about behaviors that can be considered sexual harassment and how to respond if it occurs.
Sexual assault: Understanding what actions constitute sexual assault and how to seek support if it happens.
Intoxication and consent: Knowing how alcohol and drugs can affect the ability to give or get consent during sexual interactions.
Age and consent: Understanding the legal age of consent and the implications of having sexual interactions with someone who is underage.
Different types of consent: Exploring different types of consent such as enthusiastic consent, continuous consent, and affirmative consent.
Boundaries: Understanding the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries in sexual interactions.
Cultural differences: Recognizing how cultural norms and values impact attitudes toward consent and sexual interactions.
Trigger warnings: Learning about trigger warnings and how they can help create a safer and more inclusive space for all individuals.
Intersectionality: Understanding how different aspects of identity, such as race, gender, and sexuality, impact experiences of consent and sexual interactions.
Consent education: Learning about the importance of consent education and how it can create a more informed and empowered society.
Support resources: Knowing where to turn for support and resources if an individual experiences sexual harassment or assault.
Consent in relationships: Understanding the role of consent in different types of relationships, including hookups, dating, and committed partnerships.
Verbal Consent: This is when someone clearly states their desire to engage in sexual activity with another person, and that person agrees verbally.
Nonverbal Consent: This is when someone expresses consent through body language or other nonverbal cues, such as leaning in for a kiss or removing clothing.
Implied Consent: This is when consent is assumed because of the circumstances or the relationship between the parties involved.
Enthusiastic Consent: This is when someone is excited and fully engaged in the sexual activity, expressing their enthusiasm and enjoyment throughout.
Informed Consent: This is when someone has been fully informed of all aspects of the sexual activity, including any risks or potential consequences, and gives their consent based on that information.
Withdrawn Consent: This is when someone initially gives consent but later changes their mind and withdraws it, and the other person must respect and honor that decision.
Coerced Consent: This is when someone gives consent under pressure or coercion, such as threats or manipulation. This is not considered true consent because it is not freely given.
Incapacitated Consent: This is when someone is not fully able to give consent due to intoxication, mental impairment, or other factors that impair decision-making abilities. Sexual activity with someone who is incapacitated is not considered consensual.
"Consent as understood in specific contexts may differ from its everyday meaning."
"For example, a person with a mental disorder, a low mental age, or under the legal age of sexual consent may willingly engage in a sexual act that still fails to meet the legal threshold for consent as defined by applicable law."
"United Nations agencies and initiatives in sex education programs believe that teaching the topic of consent as part of a comprehensive sexuality education is beneficial."
"Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent."
"It is a term of common speech, with specific definitions as used in such fields as the law, medicine, research, and sexual relationships."
"A person under the legal age of sexual consent may willingly engage in a sexual act that still fails to meet the legal threshold for consent as defined by applicable law."
"Consent as understood in specific contexts may differ from its everyday meaning."
"United Nations agencies and initiatives in sex education programs believe that teaching the topic of consent as part of a comprehensive sexuality education is beneficial."
"Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent."
"Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent."
"Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another."
"A person with a mental disorder, a low mental age, or under the legal age of sexual consent may willingly engage in a sexual act that still fails to meet the legal threshold for consent as defined by applicable law."
"It is a term of common speech, with specific definitions as used in such fields as the law, medicine, research, and sexual relationships."
"Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another."
"Informed consent"
"Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent."
"Types of consent include implied consent, express consent, informed consent and unanimous consent."
"It is a term of common speech, with specific definitions as used in such fields as the law, medicine, research, and sexual relationships."
"For example, a person with a mental disorder, a low mental age, or under the legal age of sexual consent may willingly engage in a sexual act that still fails to meet the legal threshold for consent as defined by applicable law."