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Two in three Canadians don t understand sexual consent survey Toronto Star
"“The fact that two-thirds of Canadians don’t understand all the aspects of consent is cause for concern,” Dugal told the Star, “and certainly a space where there’s need for education.”
While the survey found most (97 per cent) of people understand consent is needed for sexual encounters between new partners, about one in 10 surveyed believes it’s not required or isn’t sure if it’s required in marriages or long-term relationships.
Dugal said older adults seemed to be more confused about consent than their younger counterparts.
“I’m surprised by how many people think just because you’re married, you have to have sex with the person,” says Dugal. “Every single sexual encounter must be consensual and if it’s not, then it’s sexual assault.” "
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"“The fact that two-thirds of Canadians don’t understand all the aspects of consent is cause for concern,” Dugal told the Star, “and certainly a space where there’s need for education.”
While the survey found most (97 per cent) of people understand consent is needed for sexual encounters between new partners, about one in 10 surveyed believes it’s not required or isn’t sure if it’s required in marriages or long-term relationships.
Dugal said older adults seemed to be more confused about consent than their younger counterparts.
“I’m surprised by how many people think just because you’re married, you have to have sex with the person,” says Dugal. “Every single sexual encounter must be consensual and if it’s not, then it’s sexual assault.” "
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