Response Task 6
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Response Task 6 (5%)
Consent Discussion
1. What is consent?
Can be defined as “to permit or agree”. Regarding sexual context can differ for each partner, mood, and internal and external factors. “No means No”, “Yes means Yes.” For consent it is important to use clear language when expressing on wanting or not wanting sexual acts. 2. What messages do media send about sexual consent and sexual violence? How do these messages normalize violence and sexual assault?
Learning can be incidental due to observing dating, married couples as well as media perspectives. Society has put intimacy norms as an appropriate partner being around the same age, opposite gender and not family members. These areas reinforce the norms and reactions of others to couples who may violate these norms. Regarding sex and sexual violence in the media it can be very misleading and harmful to those watching. You can’t truly tell who the prospects all are and with the wide age ranges, gender, and
religious beliefs it can be very triggering and paints a picture to society on what is normal and what is not. Media is seen to be promote gestures and can in some cases be “acceptable” for a form of consent when in each society they differ. Growing up we were taught through societal norms people being in the friendzone- in some cases people perceive that as friends and others who want to be more than friends must figure out ways to get out of that zone. How does one do that? It depends on each person, whether it be by making gestures/comments to the other, doing nice things, expression of feelings. Majority will go the route of the gesture to show interest and a want.
3. What things are women taught to do before the go outside to protect themselves from being raped? Create a list.
No makeup.
No “V” Neck tops.
Avoid revealing clothing.
Avoid eye contact or interactions when necessary.
Do not travel alone; avoid traveling in populated areas.
Avoid walking alone in the dark; traveling after hours.
4. What are men taught to do before they go outside to protect themselves from being raped? Create a list.
How to fight/ defend oneself and show dominance.
Men are taught that sexual interactions are acts of pleasure and in no form “rape”. Men are taught to accept and only react unfamiliar situations and, in that case, to show dominance and be aggressive.
5. Create a list to give to men of how to not rape or to not perpetuate a rape culture. What is your response to preparing such a list?
I would say the list for men to not perpetuate a rape culture and not rape individuals would be getting a consent from the individual whom you want to engage in sexual acts with. Do not base the “consent” off a gesture you may have done with that individual, ensure you are getting a clear concise “Yes” or “No” in response. Ensure you are having appropriate conversations with the individual and being forth coming and your wants. I would also say to not base things off media culture, as it can be very confusing and harmful at times when reading into the situations and not fully understanding. Furthermore, for other males to teach the younger generations safety, how to approach situations, how to not perpetrate, and how to gain appropriate consent from others. 6. What might some of the barriers men face when trying to challenge exist behavior? How can coaches, teachers, athletes, and entertainers use their influence to challenge men’s violence against women?
Coaches, teachers, athletes, and entertainers can use their influence to challenge men’s violence by utilizing the media as well as utilizing their mentorship in teaching appropriate ways to act, gain consent, and being safe with woman to avoid further violence against woman. By men having individuals they look up to, they can guide the younger generations by modeling how to treat others, understanding boundaries, and model ways to get consent to them. Lastly, being the figure, they may need, some may not have a role-model or father figure so if they see one struggling, help guide them and get them to interact with all genders.
Some of the challenging behaviour is younger generations are exploring and may not have a role-model/ father figure of some sort and may find it difficult to express themselves, explain what they’re feeling, and by having the media so prominent in today’s society they may receive mixed messages from media outlets.
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