Why Do We Find Consent So Hard? Sarah Monaghan, We-Consent Project Manager considers the barriers to understanding.
Outdated notions mean we tend to visualise force, violence and those dark alleyways...told us that almost half of those surveyed reported a better understanding of consent than they held 12 months ago. This is encouraging and shows us that the Irish public do have the appetite and understanding to engage with this issue. However, it also shows us that there is still a way to go untilHistorically, Ireland has been a place where people struggle to talk openly about anything related to sex.
already being rolled out, there is a growing focus on age-appropriate education around consent, boundaries and personal space. It is becoming more and more common to hear parents telling their small children “You don’t have to hug your granny unless you want to” – a sure sign that the values underpinning consent are being introduced from a younger age, equipping children with the permission to consider what they want, to vocalise that and to have it respected.
While legal and policy advancements are crucial in this area, there remains the need to re-shape our culture to be one that believes and supports people when they tell us about harm they have experienced. At a societal level we need to open up conversation about sex and relationships and consent wherever we can. Consent is not a big once off conversation, but rather a continual series of chats and check ins which places a mutual emphasis on each other’s happiness and wellbeing.
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