Consent

This bulletin topic is Gender– what it is, where it comes from, and perspectives on its practical application. In this bulletin, you will find facts, articles, videos and history about consent laws and how society has viewed consent over the years.

DEFINITIONS

Gender is often confused with sex. Gender refers to the norms, behaviors, and roles associated with women and girls, men, and boys. If a person’s gender is congruent with the sex they were assigned at birth, that person is considered cis gender (cis meaning same). Cisgender individuals hold social power and are therefore agents. If gender and sex assigned at birth are not congruent, the person is considered trans gender or gender non-conforming. Transgender and gender non-conforming people are marginalized in our society.

Related ism: Genderism

Discontinued terms: Transvestite, cross dresser

Border Identity: Gender non-conforming

HISTORY

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Video Gallery

Sexual Violence – PSA

Consent – JACK & DEAN

WANNA HAVE SEX? (CONSENT 101)

Cycling Through Consent

More Information

QUESTIONS TO PONDER

What, if anything, have you learned about consent in health class, at home, or from your community?
How does consent apply to situations that are not sexual? Do you think these conversations are also important ones to have?
Who is responsible for obtaining consent?
What stereotypes in society lead to an unwillingness to talk about consent?
How do you think consent should be taught? Who should teach it?
Can you think of an example of a situation (one you’ve been in, one you’ve heard about, or made-up) where people have successfully had conversations around consent? What did this situation look like?
How does our society’s attitude towards consent contribute to rape culture?