Lecture 9 - Sexual Assault And Coercion And Consent Flashcards
Why is it hard to find reliable stats for sexual assault
Definitions are not very clear
What is the age of consent for vaginal penetration in Canada
16
Why did the age of consent change from age 14 in Canada?
Because of predators
What is the age of consent for anal sex
18
What is token resistance
When a girl says no but means yes. But because she doesn’t want to look like a slut
What are the 5 main principles of the affirmative consent standard (ACs)
Needs explicit VERBAL consent
Initiator of sexual contact is responsible to obtain sexual consent
You must consent at every level of intimacy
What is the purpose of the affirmative consent standard
To promote safety, equality, trust, erotic experience and prevent sexual assault and rape
What is the weakness of the affirmative consent standard
He needs a “yes”
Importance of nonverbal
Why is it wrong to think that “antisexual message has been hijacked by an anti-sex message”
Because consent can promote eroticism
How are the planned parenthood videos different from the asking for it video
Interplay with words and non verbal
Show what they should be doing instead of what they shouldn’t be doing
Resembles a more realistic situation
What are 5 components to consent affording to planned parenthood
Everyone clear about what’s going to happen and their happy about it
Everyone has to feel free to say no without being pressured or hassled
Be honest about bc or stds
Consent once doesn’t mean every time
Sex is about connection and respect
What are nonverbal cues that show someone wants to have sex
Smiling
Leaning in
Lip hitting
Voice inflictions
Consent is about…. (3) according to planned parenthood
Watching, listening and asking