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History of Feminism

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Warpy

(113,611 posts)
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 04:31 PM Mar 2015

"Consent" for dunderheads, a brilliant metaphor [View all]

If you’re still struggling, just imagine instead of initiating sex, you’re making them a cup of tea.

You say, “Hey, would you like a cup of tea?” and they go, “OMG, f*ck yes, I would f*cking LOVE a cup of tea! Thank you!” Then you know they want a cup of tea.

If they are unconscious, don’t make them tea. Unconscious people can’t answer the question, “Do you want tea?” because they are unconscious.
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Okay, maybe they were conscious when you asked them if they wanted tea, and they said yes, but in the time it took you to boil that kettle, brew the tea and add the milk they are now unconscious. You should just put the tea down, make sure the unconscious person is safe, and — this is the important bit — don’t make them drink the tea.

Much, much more at http://www.theloop.ca/this-woman-just-explained-consent-with-the-most-perfect-metaphor/

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Nice! ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #4
Yeah, look at the troll collection it's attracted! Warpy Mar 2015 #5
Yup ismnotwasm Mar 2015 #6
Love it - so simple cyberswede Mar 2015 #7
Furthermore, Revanchist Mar 2015 #8
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