Creating Cultures of Consent: A Guide for Parents and Educators

This book explores research, scholarly expertise, and practical real-world applications to better understand consent, create consent cultures, and eradicate rape culture. It is designed for educators and parents, helping adults unlearn harmful narratives and teach consent as a life skill. It integrates the need for consent to be taught in schools and homes, building bridges between spaces and creating alliances in eradicating rape culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Sexual violence, consent, and bodily autonomy have become prominent topics in national conversations, leading to a barrage of well-intentioned but often ineffective messages. To navigate this complex landscape, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of research, scholarly expertise, and practical real-world applications. It aims to provide a clearer understanding of consent, cultivate consent cultures, and chart the path forward.

Designed with educators and parents in mind, this book offers valuable tools to help adults unlearn harmful narratives about consent, boundaries, and relationships. It encourages individuals to embark on a journey of self-reflection and modeling, enabling them to internalize positive attitudes and behaviors. By delving into the true essence of consent and its nuanced aspects, the book sheds light on how culture plays a pivotal role in interpersonal scripting. It also highlights the importance of teaching consent as a life skill, both within and outside the classroom.

By integrating the teaching of consent into schools and homes, this book fosters a sense of unity and collaboration in the fight against rape culture. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals who are already familiar with this topic as well as those who are new to understanding consent as a paradigm. The book begins with a strong historical and research-informed foundation, building upon it with action-oriented guidelines for conversations, curriculum, and community activism. This blended approach creates a guidebook that stands apart from others in the market, offering a comprehensive and practical approach to promoting consent and fostering a safer and more respectful society.

Weight: 295g
Dimension: 227 x 149 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475871258