Trigger Warning: Frequent reference to rape and sexual assault occurs throughout this episode.
This episode introduces you to the history and context of consent in the western world and why it is so important to talk about today. This will be the first of a 3-4 part series focusing on consent. Throughout this series our co-hosts Alysha and Hannah will explore the history of consent, current consent laws and how to practically understand and use consent on an everyday basis. In this episode Alysha and Hannah do a deep dive on:
1.15: Exploring the question, why is consent important?
38.50: Consent laws through the ages, common myths around consent, sexual assault and rape and how this influences current laws and and cultural beliefs.
If you would like to contact Alysha and Hannah to ask questions or suggest future topics please find them on Instagram @heretofckspiderspodcast or via email at heretofckspiders@gmail.com.
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References to come