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Manon Bergeron1, Ihssane Fethi2, Marie-Andrée Pelland3
1Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Abstract:
Teaching assertive sexual consent has been emphasized to combat gender-based and sexual violence in higher education (GBSVHE). However, the relationship between sexual consent and GBSVHE is complex, and teaching "say no" seems insufficient to eradicate these issues. This article examines 52 accounts of individuals who were victims of GBSVHE. The qualitative analysis revealed that power dynamics significantly hindered the acknowledgment of nonconsent in university settings, especially through gendered dynamics, social norms, and authority relationships. These findings support the need to raise awareness of the influence of power dynamics, foster ethical conduct, and promote respectful and egalitarian relationships.
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