In the Balance ton quoi
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, Angèle improvised herself as a teacher in consent with a support group made up of several men, eager to understand the mechanics of women.
An idea revisited, on the sidelines of International Women's Day on March 8, by the Consentis and HandsAway associations.
They have indeed published a small book called
Decoding Women
, available in bookstores for a symbolic euro.
This 200-page book is on a mission to “provide the basic principles of consent, which we should together follow for a more egalitarian, more respectful society, especially when two people start a relationship”, specifies a press release.
But if we can expect to find valuable advice there to decode, therefore, "the indecipherable complexity of women", this "reference bible" actually has fun fooling its readers.
Should the rules of “consent” span hundreds of pages, when a few words sum them all up?
"If it's not yes, it's no": this simple, effective, necessary sentence is thus inscribed in a biting manner on each page of the copy.
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“Consent is: a frank yes”
The two associations have nevertheless collaborated with the dating application Tinder to raise awareness of gender-based and sexual violence.
Thus, since March 1 (and for 4 months), the platform has been relaying a Swipe Card to its members.
This notes the five basic pillars of consent.
In order: “Consent is: a frank yes”;
“Consent is: without pressure and in a lucid state”;
“Consent is: being informed of the risks”;
“Consent is: saying yes does not mean saying yes to everything”;
“Consent is: being able to change your mind at any time”.
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In addition, a QR Code redirects people looking for a relationship to the HandsAway sites, the "Stop violence" platform, the "Comment on s'aime" chat room of En Avant Tous, as well as the emergency 3919, dedicated to violence against women.
Sexist Barometer
Remember that last January, the High Council for Equality published the results of its second annual barometer on sexism.
In France, in 2023, 80% of women surveyed say they feel they have been treated less well because of their sex during their life.
37% say they have experienced situations of non-consent, including an unprotected relationship at the insistence of their partner (12%), non-consented under the influence of alcohol or drugs (7%).
An “alarming” observation which recalls more than ever the importance of International Women's Day.
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