Can We Talk About Consent?What exactly is consent? Why does it matter? How can you respect other people’s boundaries, and have them respect yours? Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to give and get consent in every aspect of life for readers aged 14 years and older. It's a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. This stylish guide explains clearly why consent matters—for all of us. With honest explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, you'll learn how consent is a vital part of how we connect with ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us, and the wider world. The book covers a broad range of topics, including:
This guide to consent gives you all the tools you need to build consensual relationships. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 4 |
CONSENT AND YOU | 10 |
CHAPTER ONE I went for a pizza | 12 |
CHAPTER TWO Agency clout or ooooompf | 18 |
CONSENT AND OTHERS | 26 |
CHAPTER THREE Doing things with other people | 28 |
CHAPTER FOUR How to ask | 34 |
CHAPTER FIVE About no | 44 |
CHAPTER NINE Consent in groups | 116 |
CONSENT AND THE WORLD | 124 |
CHAPTER TEN Gender | 126 |
CHAPTER ELEVEN How isms make consent harder | 132 |
CHAPTER TWELVE Empower each other with consent | 142 |
ACTIVITIES | 146 |
GLOSSARY | 156 |
RESOURCES | 158 |
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