Most people don’t really know the difference between “consent” & “authentic consent”, but for this generation, it’s really important. Particularly considering rape (not a popular subject, but I’ve never tried to be popular). A really important thing to understand, for both parties involved: both those who say they want it & those they say they want it from but (the receivers) but really, they don’t know. I’ll try & explain it so you can understand the difference.
With consent, most people can give that. This is when you have thought about the implications of the decision, to agree to it. Like an “educated guess”. Generally it’s enthusiastic and can be revoked if wanted at any time.
For authentic consent, however, it’s a lot more sped up. One doesn’t think about the implications of the end result. A bit like being too late to say “no”. This leaves a lot of space to be manipulated into agreeing, yet thinking it’s your choice.
Dangerous. Very dangerous. With a culture in which our population is going inyou need to be very careful. A good example is how instant social media is now in getting other people to do things what you want them to do.
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