Teach Us Consent

Part 3 | Consent is a word we often hear, and it’s absolutely fundamental to hooking up. It’s a baseline expectation we should all have, both legally and ethically, when it comes to sex. Even still, many people admit to some form of sexual violence, the most common being sexual harassment and coercion. Some people may not even know that they’ve perpetrated sexual violence, and learn that they have many years later. None of it is okay. So why is it happening? Well, there are several factors, but entitlement, inadequate education, and societal pressures are key reasons. What does accountability look like for somebody who has felt entitled to sex and crossed a boundary? What does adequate education look like? Where does accountability stop and punishment start? And how can all of this work together to build healthier and safer relationships for all of us?While we’ve made big strides in raising awareness about sexual harassment and sexual assault, it’s still pretty common.The more we learn about consent and what sexual violence actually looks like, the more we might start to reflect on our past interactions and realise we might have actually caused harm.So, when that happens, what’s next?The Line and Teach Us Consent teamed up to have a conversation with amazing role models ‪@kathebbs‬ ‪@louis.phillips12‬ and ‪@outbacktom‬ about just that. And just a note, this episode talks about some pretty heavy topics to do with emotions, relationships, s*x and consent. If you need support, help is available. Reach out to:1800RESPECT.org.au online, on the phone 1800 737 732, or by text 0458 737 732.QLife.org.au online or over the phone 1800 184 52713Yarn.org.au online or over the phone 13 92 76Lifeline.org.au or over the phone 13 11 14If you think you might need legal advice, speak to Youth Law Australia online at yla.org.au.