I find the concept of consent, and how it is defined and applied in patriarchy, very problematic.
All sorts of misogyny and abuse is perpetuated against women under the flag of 'but she consented'. Why are we having to put up with this? And why is consent used as though it is some sort of final word on an issue, regardless often of any other factors?
When it comes to rape, I broadly agree with Twisty Faster's wacky consent scheme. I think the whole concept needs an overhaul, and critically examined with regards to all sorts of other issues too.
(For people unfamiliar with Twisty's writing style, she is being a little tongue in cheek and she writes unapologetically for a female radfem audience. Can we try not to get too hung up on semantics - it is the concept that interests me.)
I'm interested in what others think. Thanks.
Feminism: Sex and gender discussions
Consent - a problematic concept if ever I saw one.
Beachcomber · 24/03/2012 08:58
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