Recent disturbing events across the country have reignited discussions on the importance of consent and respecting personal boundaries. Despite the clarity and simplicity of the word “no,” sexual consent remains a deeply unbalanced issue, heavily influenced by patriarchal norms that often shift blame onto victims of rape. In response, two doctors have recently released a video explaining the concept of consent, emphasising the need to educate boys and men on this fundamental issue.
Using a simple scenario of offering someone tea, the doctors demonstrate how consent works. They show that repeatedly asking the same question doesn’t change the initial answer and emphasize that responses should be respected as they are given. The message is clear: not every interaction should be taken as a “yes,” and it’s crucial not to impose one’s will on others.
“Explain like I’m 5 years old’: What is consent? Seems obvious? You’d be surprised. To men who truly want to help create change, it’s time you stop telling the world it’s #notallmen, and ask yourself why there are #notenoughmen,” the video’s caption read.
They further highlighted the lack of men who are outraged, who intervene, act as allies or stand up for those suffering. “Not enough men trying to imagine what it must feel like to live in fear of violence, and ask ourselves what we can to change it. Not enough men changing the narrative. It’s time we tried to be enough. It’s time to step up,” the post concluded.
Social media users instantly came forward to laud their take on explaining the simple but effective idea of consent. A user wrote, “Hello boys and men was necessary!!” while another commented, “Changing the world with this content.”
“It’s a sad reality that we need to teach this to men like teaching 5 year olds. Thank you for this,” another comment read.
Another user added, “Wah! The perfect “A dummy’s guide to seeking CONSENT.” Brilliant.” Some even went on to express discontent over the way things have been unfolding. One wrote, “It’s so sad they’re having to teach consent dora the explorer way,” while another added, “No matter how much you teach. Illiteracy won’t even understand this normal language”
“The ones who disregard consent KNOW that they are disregarding consent. They plan ways to bypass consent.
Either by sneaky means or outright domination. They understand ‘consent’ very well when a gay dude hits on them. The problem is misogyny. They do not think women are worthy of equal agency. They think only men’s needs matter,” a user strongly asserted.
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