Introduction -- Consent and you -- I went for a pizza -- Agency (clout, or ooooompf) -- Consent and others -- Doing things with other people -- How to ask -- About no -- Consensual greetings -- The sex bit -- Meh, let's not -- Consent in groups -- Consent and the world -- Gender -- How "isms" make consent harder -- Empower each other with consent -- Activities -- Glossary -- Resources.
Summary:
"Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to give and get consent in every aspect of life for readers aged 14 years and older. It's a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. This stylish guide explains clearly why consent matters--for all of us. With honest explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, you'll learn how consent is a vital part of how we connect with ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us, and the wider world. The book covers a broad range of topics, including: how we greet each other how to choose things for ourselves how we say no to things communicating and respecting choices in sexual relationships the factors that can affect a person's ability to choose how to empower other people by giving them consent And--there's a whole lot of pizza. This guide to consent gives you all the tools you need to build consensual relationships."-- provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.