Sex & Consent
Dr Mardi Wilson & Lizzy Keen
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06 For the boys – looking at masculinity
Sex & Consent
02/27/22 • 57 min
In the sixth and final episode of our Consent & Coercion 101 series, we take a look at masculinity and men’s involvement in sexual violence (yeah not all men, we know).
We get across the current context of male-perpetrated coercion and sexual violence in Australia, the social factors that contribute to this, what people mean by male entitlement, patriarchal (sometimes called toxic) masculinity, shitty rigid gender roles for men and how men are impacted by sexual violence.
If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
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07/12/22 • 62 min
The US Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs Wade will impact millions of people who need an abortion – but some voices are missing in the uproar, while others are busy touting gun rights.
In this episode, Mardi and Lizzy explore:
- What the Roe vs Wade ruling means for people who can get pregnant in the US
- Abortion rights in so-called Australia
- The absence of cis men's voices in the abortion conversation
- The enraging hypocrisy between abortion rights and gun laws in the US
If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
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Resources:
- https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/5/28/23145600/uvalde-school-shooting-republicans-defend-gun-rights-nra-convention
- https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe
- https://www.texastribune.org/2022/05/11/ted-cruz-john-cornyn-texas-abortion-law/
- https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2019/texas-10-years-of-mass-shootings-timeline/
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-26/roe-v-wade-australia-abortion-law-access-not-guaranteed/101183518
- https://www.abortiononline.com.au/how-tele-abortion-works
- https://www.clinic66.com.au/tele-abortion
- https://theconversation.com/has-us-style-politicisation-of-the-courts-come-to-australia-185384
- https://abortionfunds.org/
05 The grim reality that inspired Mardi’s PhD
Sex & Consent
02/27/22 • 59 min
In the fifth episode of our Consent & Coercion 101 series, we dive into the *really* interesting research that inspired Mardi’s PhD on sexual coercion.
This includes two epic bits of research that debunk the ‘miscommunication theory’ (the theory that date rape is merely a result of men and women “not understanding each other”) and proof that, actually, men do know how to do consent – even when they claim that it’s confusing.
If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
Babes, we’d love if you could subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexandconsent/
Resources
- Armstrong, E, Gleckman-Krut, M & Johnson, L 2018, ‘Silence, power & inequality: an intersectional approach to sexual violence’, Annual Review of Sociology, 44(1), pp.99-122
- Beres, M 2014, ‘Rethinking the concept of consent for anti-sexual violence activism and education’, Feminism and Psychology, 24(3), pp.373-389
- Beres, M, Senn, C & McCaw, J 2014, ‘Navigating ambivalence: how heterosexual young adults make sense of desire differences'
- Conly, S 2004, ‘Seduction, rape, and coercion’, Ethics, 115(1), pp.96-121
- Kitzinger, C & Frith, H 1999, ‘Just Say No? The use of conversation analysis in developing a feminist perspective on sexual refusal’, Discourse and Society, 10(3), pp.293–316
- O’Byrne, R, Rapley, M & Hansen, S 2006, ‘“You couldn’t say ‘No’, could you?”: young men’s understandings of sexual refusal’, Feminism & Psychology, 16(2), pp.133-154
- O’Byrne, R, Hansen, S & Rapley, M 2008, ‘“If a girl doesn't say ‘no’...”: young men, rape and claims of “insufficient knowledge”’, Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 18(3), pp.168–193
- Powell, A 2010, Sex, power and consent: youth culture and the unwritten rules, Cambridge University Press, Australia
13 Lexi*’s experience was worse than just bad sex
Sex & Consent
02/18/23 • 62 min
We all have a story to tell.
In our Storytelling Mini-Series, you’ll hear everyday people’s stories of sexual consent, coercion, misogyny and patriarchy – which Mardi and Lizzy unpack together.
In this episode, Lexi* shares her story of going home with someone she vibed with – only to be confronted with his slut-shaming, dismissiveness and a complete disregard for consent when they got home. Stuck at his place without a phone, she had to figure out how to keep safe. Through Lexi’s* story we explore themes of misogyny, rape culture and sexual violence.
This episode discusses rape, violence and heavy themes. If listening brings anything up for you, please contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
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11 Josh is a trans dad – this is his experience
Sex & Consent
10/12/22 • 52 min
Josh is a 45-year-old dad who works for himself, is devoted to his young sons and who transitioned at the age of 40.
With the unique experience of living in the world presenting as a woman and as a trans man, Josh shares his story of coming to know who he is, the process of medically transitioning and what it’s like to live truly as himself.
This episode discusses topics like trans gender identity, medical transitioning and parenting as a trans person. If listening brings anything up for you, please check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
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01 Sexual coercion is common AF
Sex & Consent
02/27/22 • 46 min
In the first episode of our Consent & Coercion 101 series, we dive deep into the topic of Mardi’s PhD thesis: everyday coercion – that is, the way that sexual coercion has been normalised in heterosexual sex.
Tune in as we explore sexual coercion broadly, the tactics that people (mainly blokes) use to turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’, the connection between coercion and rape, and some of the best bits of Mardi’s PhD.
If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
Babes, we’d love if you could subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexandconsent/
Resources
- Popaganda Podcast by Bitch Media: https://www.bitchmedia.org/feminist-podcasts/popaganda
- Wilson, Mardi, 2021, 'Everyday Coercion: An Exploration of Young Adults' Negotiations of Heterosexual Sex, Consent and Intimacy', PhD Thesis, Griffith University, Australia
03 A tour of the patriarchy
Sex & Consent
02/27/22 • 58 min
In the third episode of our Consent & Coercion 101 series, take our hand as we step inside the patriarchy (oh wait, we’re already in it).
Tune in as we discuss definitions of the patriarchy, how to spot the patriarchy in your everyday life, and how the patriarchy impacts women, non-binary/gender-diverse folk and men.
If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
Babes, we’d love if you could subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexandconsent/
Correction: When describing patriarchal masculinity, Lizzy incorrectly said 'being physically strong' is a trait of this; she meant to say 'feeling like you NEED to be physically strong to be a man'.
Resources
- Clementine Ford, 'Boys Will Be Boys'
- bell hooks, 'The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity and Love'
- bell hooks, 'All About Love'
- Jacob Tobia, 'Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story'
- Alok Vaid-Menon, 'Beyond the Gender Binary'
04/29/23 • 63 min
Like many teenagers, Megan got drunk at a house party when she was 17. When a friend offered to help sober her up in a bedroom, he instead coerced and sexually assaulted her.
After opening up about it, Megan and her parents agreed to blame the incident on her drunkenness and the topic stayed dormant for years – until #MeToo erupted.
In this episode, we unpack Megan’s reckoning with her assault, how she's overcome its impact on her life and how her parents took part in an awakening.
If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
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12 Why they call rape trials the ‘second rape’
Sex & Consent
12/18/22 • 65 min
Does the justice system really serve victim-survivors? Are all people who rape held accountable? How does rape culture intersect with the justice system?
Join us as we unpack the reality of sexual violence statistics, how the criminal justice system fails victim-survivors and advantages perpetrators, and why rape myths are so important to bust.
If this episode brings anything up for you, you can contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
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10 Claire never consented to that kind of violence
Sex & Consent
08/19/22 • 47 min
We all have a story to tell.
In our Storytelling Mini-Series, you’ll hear everyday people’s stories of sexual consent, coercion, misogyny, patriarchy and more – which Mardi and Lizzy unpack together.
In this episode, Claire looks back on a series of problematic sexual experiences from her teens and 20s. With help from Claire’s eloquent storytelling, we connect her encounters with coercion, rape culture, indifference to consent and violence to their origins: patriarchy, misogyny and mainstream porn.
This episode discusses rape, violence and heavy themes. If listening brings anything up for you, please contact 1800RESPECT or check out the support services here: https://bit.ly/3tcehNV
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FAQ
How many episodes does Sex & Consent have?
Sex & Consent currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does Sex & Consent cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Sex & Consent?
The episode title '06 For the boys – looking at masculinity' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Sex & Consent?
The average episode length on Sex & Consent is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Sex & Consent released?
Episodes of Sex & Consent are typically released every 54 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Sex & Consent?
The first episode of Sex & Consent was released on Feb 27, 2022.
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