Consenting to sex | The Good Society

Understand how to recognise a range of disrespectful behaviours that can occur in relationships (including coercion, leverage, manipulation).
Understand that consent is a complex area and it is each individual’s responsibility within the situation to ensure they are being clear about whether they are giving and receiving consent from the others involved.
Propose practical and realistic ways to behave ethically in relationships to ensure all encounters are consensual.
Identify cues in real-life situations and practical and realistic ways to communicate when consent is and isn't being given.

Understand how to recognise a range of disrespectful behaviours that can occur in relationships (including coercion, leverage, manipulation).
Understand that consent is a complex area and it is each individual’s responsibility within the situation to ensure they are being clear about whether they are giving and receiving consent from the others involved.
Propose practical and realistic ways to behave ethically in relationships to ensure all encounters are consensual.
Identify cues in real-life situations and practical and realistic ways to communicate when consent is and isn't being given.

If someone is too intoxicated or affected by other substances to drive, then they are unable to give or gain consent.
If a person says yes but they were too frightened to say no, then it is not consent.
When dealing with situations or issues about consent it’s always important to double check that you are reading it right.
Having the skills to understand, give and receive consent can help people to have safe and respectful relationships.

If someone is too intoxicated or affected by other substances to drive, then they are unable to give or gain consent.
If a person says yes but they were too frightened to say no, then it is not consent.
When dealing with situations or issues about consent it’s always important to double check that you are reading it right.
Having the skills to understand, give and receive consent can help people to have safe and respectful relationships.

Teacher guide Includes notes and talking points.

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