Consent: Your Right to Say Yes or No
Consent: Your Right to Say Yes or No
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Consent: Your Right to Say Yes or No
What do you already know about consent?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will understand what consent means, practise saying “yes” and “no” confidently, and know that consent must be clear, voluntary, and respected.
Thinking About Consent
What comes to mind when you hear the word consent? Think about words, feelings, situations, or questions.
What comes to mind when you hear the word consent? Think about words, feelings, situations, or questions
Group Activity: Consent Graffiti
Work in groups. Write or draw your ideas about consent on large sheets.
Have 4 columns...
What is consent?
Examples of consent
Why is consent important?
What happens without consent?
What is Consent?
Consent means giving permission. It must always be clear, voluntary, and respected – in every situation.
Consent is freely given, enthusiastic agreement to participate in something, and it must be a choice made with the freedom and capacity to make that choice. It's not just the absence of a "no," but a clear "yes," and it can be withdrawn at any time. Consent is required for many things, but it is especially important in sexual activity, where it must be given for each specific act and can be revoked at any point
Why is Consent Important?
Why is Consent Important?
Consent helps everyone feel safe and respected. Knowing how to express it protects your rights and your boundaries-
Consent is important because it upholds a person's autonomy and self-determination, ensuring they have genuine choice and control over their body, data, and decisions. It is a legal and ethical principle essential for building trust in relationships and for making informed choices in areas like medical treatment and sexual activity. Without consent, an action can be considered unlawful, and in the case of sexual activity, it can be assault.
Consent in Everyday Life
Consent is not just about big things. It happens all the time – when sharing, touching, or talking with others.
Saying Yes or No
It’s always your choice to say yes or no. Both answers are okay, and your voice matters.
QUIZ!!!
What does consent mean?
Ignoring someone's refusal
Assumption of agreement
Permission for actions
Agreement to engage in activity
Can consent be withdrawn?
Yes, at any time
Always respected
No, once given it lasts
Only if it's formally stated
Is silence considered consent?
No, it implies uncertainty
Yes, it means agreement
Communication is key
Silence always indicates permission
Who can give consent?
Adults and mature minors
Only those in a relationship
Only adults over 21
Any capable individual
Is consent needed for every encounter?
Only for serious relationships
Once consent is given, it's permanent
Yes, every time
Each situation is unique
Question or subject
Consent in Real Life
Does this need consent? Look at examples and sort them as 'Needs Consent' or 'Does Not Need Consent.'
Scenario 1: Sharing medical information?
Only if it's for research.
No, it doesn't need consent.
Yes, it requires consent.
Only if it's a family member.
Scenario 2: Taking someone's photo in public?
Only if used commercially.
Only if they are famous.
No, it doesn't need consent.
Yes, it requires consent.
Scenario 3: Recording a private conversation?
No, it doesn't need consent.
Yes, it requires consent.
Only if one person agrees.
Only if it's for evidence.
Scenario 4: Using a child's artwork online?
Only if the child is famous.
Only if credited properly.
Yes, it requires consent.
No, it doesn't need consent.
Scenario 5: Sharing someone's personal details?
Only if they are a public figure.
Yes, it requires consent.
Only if it's public information.
No, it doesn't need consent.
Recap & Reflection
Consent means you choose. Yes or No is always okay. Write one thing you learned about consent today.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
