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Consent Laid Bare

Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire

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Consent Laid Bare

By: Chanel Contos
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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 Chanel Contos argues that when it comes to sex, we are still working with an outdated social contract that privileges men's pleasure at the expense of women's humanity.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.

©2023 Chanel Contos (P)2023 Macmillan Australia Audio Abuse Relationships Sexual Abuse & Harassment Inspiring Equality

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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An excellent read that explores consent and related topics that everyone should have access to education about.

Critical education for ALL!

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So well written and read about such integral topics. Thank you for being a voice to this.

One of the mos important books of our generation

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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.

Everybody needs to listen

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What a world we would live in if everyone read this book. Beautifully written, what a privilege to read.

OUTSTANDING

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As a male this was a hard book to listen to because of how absolutely true it all is. it is brilliantly written, it's brilliantly honest and a book every adult must read! Not only do we need to read it to ask big questions about our past stories but we also need to listen to this for our Kids. This will help us educate our kids about consent and its upto us to help the next generation of males and females become equal. This book is just magnificent!

A Book Every Human Needs to Read

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Confronting and quite depressing. I made myself listen to the whole audiobook though because I think it’s an important topic. I now have so much to think about and feel grateful for the author’s activism. From my heart, thank you sincerely and deeply, CC.

Heartbreaking

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So powerful, so important to everyone to learn about. How much heartache would have been avoided if previous generations would have been taught this too.

So powerful, so important to everyone to learn about.

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I learnt so much that I had wish I'd known earlier as an individual, friend, and educator. It's really changed the way I think, feel and react, and helped make sense of how I've responded to unwanted pressure. Gave me strength at a time I really needed it. A good book for everyone! Thank you!

powerful read

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Author’s insight clarity to deliver message in such an even and constructive way. I wish everyone would read/ listen to this book!

Essential reading for All

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Comprehensive but so engaging! This book highlights all the layers that lead to gender based violence and everyone will benefit from learning about them.

Must read

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