Alys Farley-Pineau
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i write about things i wish i could scream out into the universe, but it rarely listens, so i hope you will...
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Consent Isn't as Complicated as People Make It out to Be
Consent is sexy. Not only that, but it's mandatory. Without a yes, it's a no, as simple as that. But there's been this awkwardly complicated aura built around it, as if it's some sort of mystic situation no one can quite grasp. Obviously, to some people, it's common sense, but others often like to hide behind this "reputation" it has. "It's not all black and white, you know?" or "It's all just so.. complicated." are more often than not used as shields from social repercussions and judgment. But the thing is, consent is simple, so simple really, that it can easily be explained to children without anything turning into a never-ending spiral of awkward questions. In my opinion, a society focused and well-educated on consent is extremely easy to obtain, however, not without any change.
By Alys Farley-Pineau8 years ago in Viva
