Hard to Understand What Consent Means? Think of It as a Bike Ride

It’s simple – Absence of a ‘yes’ is ‘no’. Watch these videos to understand consent.

Understanding consent through some daily life examples. 

(Photo Courtesy: YouTube/Cycling Through Consent)

Delhi High Court on Monday acquitted Peepli Live co-director Mahmood Farooqui, setting aside a lower court verdict that sentenced him to seven years imprisonment for raping a US citizen. The judgement said that there were doubts about whether such an incident took place with the woman concerned.

Instances of woman behaviour are not unknown, that a feeble ‘no’ may mean a ‘yes’.

Judgement by Delhi HC in Mahmood Farooqui case

We understand that it might be difficult for some to understand what ‘consent’ means. But as Amitabh Bachchan said in the movie Pink — No means no!

So, here are some videos on consent which might give us all a clear idea of the MUCH debated concept.

Explaining Consent to Tea Lovers

‘Rape – It’s (NOT) Your Fault’

Parents Explain Consent

Only With Your Consent...

Crucial Question: How Do You Ask for Consent?

Consent – As Simple as a Bike Ride

Yes, it is true... absence of a ‘yes’, or a ‘feeble’ one, as the case may be, also means a ‘no’.

For a better understanding, apply these simple tips in your daily life. Practices makes one perfect.