Affirmative Consent In College

Freshmen and sophomores have a greater risk for on campus rape and sexual assault during the first semester of college (Wyatt, T., Oswald S. 2014). One way to make incoming students aware of their risks they have while attending a university is by providing sex education in higher education setting. This curriculum should include consent education, which discusses having permission to perform sexual acts, as well as recognizing how and when to report a crime. It may be argued that this is something that should have been covered in high school, but a refresher course on sexual education could be beneficial. College students are adults, and adults should be given information to keep themselves and others safe while attending the university. This information could be given at incoming freshmen orientation, first year

Wolff (1970) defines a state as a group of persons who have the right to exercise supreme authority within a territory, over a population. He proposes In the Defense of Anarchism, men are autonomous, as higher degrees of autonomy is achieved, a man will resist the claim that states have authority over him. This illustrates the puzzle of Political obligation and can be explained through the appeal to consent.

In James A. Stimson’s book Tides of Consent he spends chapter 5 discussing public approval and disapproval of the government. Though more specifically he discusses the public opinion of a president. Stimson provides examples as to why a president experiences highs and lows during their presidency. The research I found would indicate that Stimson is correct in what he believes are the reasons why a presidents approval goes down or up. In chapter 5 Stimson discusses the ups and downs of the governments approval.

The hopes of the curriculum is to implement the idea of consent throughout the entire sex-ed program. This is an incredibly important topic to talk about, especially at a young age. The Ontario sexual education

After reviewing the posts about NBS in the different states I was really surprised how the implementation of NBS varies across the states.

Alabama’s sex education law strictly regulates the type of sex education programs that are taught in public schools. Currently, Alabama law does not mandate sex education, but if schools choose to offer sex education, they must teach, “homosexuality is not a lifestyle acceptable to the general public.” This harmful, discriminatory language should be repealed. All students deserve respect in schools, but the legal mandate currently in place prohibits discussion of LGBTQ relationships in a positive way and requires that teachers stigmatize and shame their students. Many of Alabama’s sex programs emphasize abstinence only for school-aged children. Young Alabamians don’t need shaming and stigma; they need access to comprehensive sex education to be equipped with the resources and tools to make healthy decisions about their lives. Countless studies have shown that sex education that focuses on abstinence rather than giving young people the proper tools to make healthy sexual choices are not effective. Through funds allocated to properly train faculty and staff on effective sex education – including for LGBTQ students – young Alabamians will be empowered to take responsibility for their

The current method to heal mentally ill patients in the United States is mostly done through forced medication. Elyn Saks believes there may be a better way to help the men and women suffering with a mental illness than forced medication. “The Consent Dilemma” shows how the current method of forced medication is outdated and how there is a more effective method to help people that have a mental illness. All the rhetoric devices are used in “The Consent Dilemma” by Elyn Saks in the magazine Politico. The rhetoric devices are used to show that the current system used to help the mentally ill is in need of an update.

During this time, the federal government sensed an ever-growing need for a more socially just and equitable education for all students (Schuh, Jones, Harper, & Associates, 2011). In order to fill this gaping need, in 1972, the federal government began issuing Pell Grants, increased scholarship funds, implemented work-study programs, and ultimately, passed Title IX (Shuch et al., 2011). Title IX asserts that no federally funded college or university may discriminate on the basis of sex (U.S. Department of Justice, 1972). To examine it more closely, Title IX discrimination also includes both sexual violence and sexual harassment (Koss, Wilogus, & Willimasen, 2014). Over the course of its 40-year-long history, Title IX compliance has been an ongoing issue for many colleges and

One of the main issues that comes with sexual assault is the what constitutes as consent, because so many people view what qualifies as consent differently. Consent is when the word yes comes out of your partner’s mouth. (whether it be a hook-up or your partner). A study was done and it showed that 47% of those who took the poll believe that if someone takes off their clothes they are consenting to have sex (Weiss). That is not consent. Consent is receiving a verbal yes, not a moan, or a head nod, wearing certain clothes, or even drunk flirting. Thankfully colleges and universities have started having classes and presentations that go over consent among other things related to sexual assault at either orientation or they are courses the

Certain things are a given about college life. New opportunities, new friends, new living situations, but also, new dangers. No matter what college, what area, whether it is a notorious party school or not, there is always a danger that comes with placing hormonal youths in close contact with drugs, alcohol, and each other. Yet, few parents are afraid for the safety their young sons. Many parents fear for the safety of their daughters, in an environment where drugs and alcohol are the norm. The college party culture has been renowned for placing shame and blame on young girls who are the victims of rape and sexual assault. So, I created a model for a poster which protests this campus, and also nationwide rape culture.

Sexual assault has been a huge issue for many years on college campuses and universities nation wide. As society has evolved, thoughts on sexual assault have also evolved, becoming more focused on the details of victim treatment than ever before. The topic of sexual assault is debatable and sparks many opinions on weather sexual assault on college campuses is becoming more frequent, or if there is just heightened awareness. Sexual assault can happen to anybody no matter the gender, race, religion, or age. Recently there have been many studies conducted on sexual violence on college campuses and universities producing ample amounts of statistics. One may argue that sexual assault rates are the same, but there are simply more studies and attention on sexual assault in the past 20 years. Gender roles have played a huge part in sexual assault on college campuses. Women and men have different expectations when it comes to roles in the relationship, men are often expected to make the first move. One may ask what causes a perpetrator to sexually harass somebody and think it is acceptable. There are various reasons as to why perpetrators do what they do, and may vary from person to person. Although sexual violence is a large problem for many colleges and universities, there is a surprising shortage of federal laws/rules and regulations regarding sexual assault. Colleges are able to develop their own personal policies and procedures for how they will prevent and deal with sexual

Rape issue is changing, because of feminism. Women are getting together to strive for their rights, and they don’t want to be treated as sex objects. Feminism united women. Women are working in the higher government chairs, and monitor the higher posts. This brought power that is changing the way women are dealt with. Other than that, there are countries or states who vow to protect women. Vows are applied in different countries, and states that took part to reduce the rape issue. Date rape on college campuses has been a big issue. Women in colleges are raped while they are drunk, or they use drugs. It’s when a woman doesn’t know what she is doing, and she can’t handle or take charge of her body. Male students who are with her can target her

In the second semester of my junior year, we were tasked with a project that encompassed political activism, street art, and education relating to an issue of our choice. Along with a partner, I delved deep into the issue of College Rape Culture. We watched documentaries, read scripts and articles, and became well versed in the subject. Once the project ended, we were still extremely passionate about the topic. We felt that there was a severe lack of awareness and education surrounding Sexual Assault in college, and decided to spearhead an attempt to raise awareness of the issue. Over the summer, we developed a plan to teach a class or start a club based on Women's Issues. We contacted a trusted teacher and presented our idea to her. She

Peter DeChaira is a labour attorney for twenty-seven years and an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University,School of Management and Labor Relations. In the article,he discusses the problems that arise between faculty-student consensual sexual relations,the measures some universities took in addressing the matter as well as stipulates regulations that can be codified in university’s policies with regards to said relationships.The information presented was well-researched,informative,and included relatable life experiences that emphasized the seriousness of the matter.In contrast,the article was gender biased which the author acknowledged was due to fact that in most faculty member is usually male while the student is female,as well as presented

Most undergraduate students are legally adults, albeit often very young legal adults, who may or may not be prepared to deal emotionally with the ramifications of an intimate personal relationship with a superior. A close personal friendship or a romantic and/or sexual relationship with a professor in general can significantly complicate this inherent unequal balance of power. Issues of favoritism can arise, especially if other students know about the relationship. Despite the fact that the issue is being discussed among college administrations and faculty boards, students are often left out of the conversation (Barbella, 2010). Ultimately, college students are adults and thus have the legal and ethical right to choose with whom to engage in a personal, romantic or sexual relationship as long as his/her partner is a consenting adult. Navigating the emotions and politics of these relationships can even provide a lesson that cannot be taught within the confines of the classroom.