How does making women passive players in their own stories and consent a barrier to male success impact our understanding of sexual violence? How is the fairy tale princess myth woven into the perfect victim myth, and what impact does this have on the legal system’s response to sexual violence?
To answer these questions, Jane is joined by Lauren French, Head of Education at Body Safety Australia.
(02:33) The Sleeping Beauty Story
(04:36) Defining Consent Beyond Legal Terms
(10:31) Teaching Consent to Young Children
(13:14) Navigating Consent in Everyday Life
(16:51) Challenging Traditional Views on Women's Sexuality
(19:57) Addressing Legal Definitions and Power Dynamics
(23:55) Incorporating LGBTQIA+ Perspectives in Consent Education
(27:20) Navigating School Life and Safe Spaces
(28:16) Understanding Power and Consent
(30:36) Teaching Consent: Challenges and Progress
(31:49) The Importance of Identity in Consent Education
(34:38) The Role of Educators and the Impact of Poor Education
(37:31) Consent Education Beyond Schools
(42:35) Empowering Parents and Adults
(44:48) The Lifelong Journey of Learning Consent
(51:31) Hope and Progress in Consent Education
'Fairy Tale Princesses Will Kill Your Children' examines women’s experiences of poverty, male violence, and disempowerment using the myths embodied in children’s fairy tales. Each episode will look at a particular myth and how it impacts the economic, legal, social, cultural, political and physical safety of women and non-binary people.
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