Consent & Sexual Violence Flashcards
What is sexual violence?
What does this include?
Defined as any sexual act, act of a sexual nature, or act targeting sexuality, physical or psychological, that is committed without consent
Includes:
• Sexual harassment
• Stalking
• Voyeurism
• Sexual assault
• Sexual exploitation
• Stealthing
• Indecent exposure
• Distribution of sexually explicit photographs or videos
Preventing sexual violence requires us to “_______” our relationships with the people in our lives and our communities and to also “_______” about
our relationships with other communities and Nations and with the land and world around us.
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Change; think
What is rape culture?
Rape culture describes how sexual
violence is common in our society and
how it is normalized, condoned, excused, or encouraged
What are 6 sexual violence myths?
False Reports:
• “People are lying or exaggerating when they talk about experiencing sexual violence.”
Victim blaming:
• “If they’re dressing “that” way then they’re kind of asking for it.”
• “Why did they go to that guy’s house anyway?”
Suspicion of ulterior motives:
• “Survivors are only looking for attention/status/ money, or are acting out of regret.”
Minimizing:
• “People nowadays are too sensitive/overly politically correct/
anything can be construed as sexual violence.”
Absolutizing:
• “So, basically, you’re saying anyone who’s had sex while they were drunk has actually raped someone.”
Benefit of the doubt to perpetrators:
• “He’s such a nice guy”
• “Different countries have different understanding so they didn’t know”
What is consent?
Under the Canadian Criminal Code consent is defined as “a voluntary agreement of the complainant to engage in the sexual activity in question.” (Section 273.1)
Consent is not valid if…?
The criminal code further outlines five specific situations in which consent is not valid.
Consent is not valid if:
• It is given by someone else;
• The person is** incapable of consenting** (i.e. unconscious, sleeping, drunk, or stoned);
• It is an abuse of power, trust, or authority;
• The person does not say yes, says no, or through words or behaviour implies no;
• The person *changes their mind.
What is the legal age of consent in Canada?
What are the 3 exceptions?
16 years old
● 12-13 - You can consent with someone less than 2 years older than you
● 14-15 - You can consent with someone less than 5 years older than you
● 18 - It is not legal for someone over 18 to have contact with someone under 18 when there is a relationship of authority, trust or dependency
