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7 Reasons So Many Guys Don?t Understand Sexual Consent
Interesting piece on how we're socially conditioned to think about sex and consent. Amongst other things, it takes a look at some of the most famous movies in history and shows how sexual assault is normalized in them.
Here are the 'lessons':
I know it's cracked, but it's not a typical cracked article. Interested in hearing dissenting thoughts, and to see whether people agree whether certain cultural icons do give children the wrong impression of consent.
I request that if you do see something wrong you point out the specifics, rather than just dismissing the entire article. There are separate points in there. Thanks.
Interesting piece on how we're socially conditioned to think about sex and consent. Amongst other things, it takes a look at some of the most famous movies in history and shows how sexual assault is normalized in them.
Here are the 'lessons':
- #7. "Forcing Yourself On Women Makes Them Love You"
- #6. "Asking Permission Is A Sign Of Weakness"
- #5. "Women Like To Be Pursued, And Thus Always Play 'Hard To Get'"
- #4. "Everything Women Do Is Intended To Stoke Male Hunger"
- #3. "Sexual Assault = Guy In An Alley With A Knife"
- #2. "All Sex Outside Of (Heterosexual) Marriage Is Wrong"
- #1. "Boys Will Be Boys"
I know it's cracked, but it's not a typical cracked article. Interested in hearing dissenting thoughts, and to see whether people agree whether certain cultural icons do give children the wrong impression of consent.
I request that if you do see something wrong you point out the specifics, rather than just dismissing the entire article. There are separate points in there. Thanks.