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Consent Laid Bare
- Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire
- Narrated by: Chanel Contos
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The game-changing book about sex and consent that every woman - and man - should read
In 2021, Chanel Contos posted on Instagram asking people to share their stories of sexual assault during their schooling years. This post unexpectedly went viral and almost 7000 people sent in testimonies describing behaviour that constitutes rape. Virtually none of these instances were reported, and almost all of them were by people they knew.
How and why is this happening in an era of growing equality? Chanel Contos argues that when it comes to sex, we are still working with an outdated social contract that privileges men's pleasure at the expense of women's humanity.
Consent Laid Bare challenges the lingering inequality that reinforces this behaviour. It asks if consent is possible in a world where female sexuality has been hijacked by forces such as porn, patriarchy and male entitlement. It gives girls and women the encouragement to seek sex that is truly enjoyable and equips them with the information they need to properly consent. It asks boys and men to become advocates for sex centered around intimacy rather than fuelled by aggression.
It is a battle cry from a generation no longer prepared to stay silent.
Critic Reviews
'Chanel's purpose is singular: to end rape culture. In this overdue and urgent book, Chanel (rightly! perfectly!) asserts that intimacy grounded in empathy and ethics is the answer. Essential reading for teens.' ZOË FOSTER BLAKE
'I am in awe of Chanel. This book has the power to change the world. An absolute must-read for every young man.' HUGH VAN CUYLENBURG, author of The Resilience Project and co-creator of The Imperfects podcast
'Chanel Contos is a voice for her generation - and she is sounding the alarm on a rape culture that has become more entrenched and severe in her lifetime.' JESS HILL, author of See What You Made Me Do
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- Anonymous User
- 06-12-2023
Everybody needs to listen
Quite simply, everybody needs to read this book. Everybody needs to understand and do their part. Everybody will benefit. Children in particular need this knowledge before they become teenagers. It’s great that consent education is making its way into schools but it’s not just up to the teachers. It’s up to all of us.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-02-2024
OUTSTANDING
What a world we would live in if everyone read this book. Beautifully written, what a privilege to read.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-11-2023
Critical education for ALL!
An excellent read that explores consent and related topics that everyone should have access to education about.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-2024
One of the mos important books of our generation
So well written and read about such integral topics. Thank you for being a voice to this.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-11-2023
amazing
💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 so important so proud of chanel to create such an awesome piece of work love
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- Chloe willats
- 13-11-2023
A must read
One of the most informative books I’ve read. A must read for any person who wants to understand and change the power structures that oppress us all.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-11-2023
Essential listening
Essential listening for every person who engages in sex. Every word felt like both a warm hug and a sucker punch to the gut. A lot to reflect on. Thank you for all you do for the world Chanel x
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- n yazbek
- 22-11-2023
Excellent
Must read for every person especially if you are navigating parenthood with young children and hoping to make their experiences better.
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- Katrina Smith
- 10-03-2024
Important work, strong messaging
I wish every Australian would read this. Chanel has done an incredible job putting all of this information together and is working hard to spread the message of consent.
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- spunkee-munkee
- 11-10-2023
Every male and female should read
Listening to this title really opened my eyes to not only negative behaviours bestowed on myself but also negative behaviours that I myself had been guilty of bestowing upon others.
I wish I had access to this insight earlier. I intend to have my daughters aged between 19 and 24 to listen to this book. I would like to have an age appropriate version for my 13 year old granddaughter to listen to, as some of the information can be a bit heavy for her age.
Well done.
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