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  • Consent Laid Bare

  • Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire
  • By: Chanel Contos
  • Narrated by: Chanel Contos
  • Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (21 ratings)

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By: Chanel Contos
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The game-changing book about sex and consent that every woman - and man - should listen to

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 Chanel Contos argues that when it comes to sex, we are still working with an outdated social contract that privileges men's pleasure at the expense of women's humanity.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

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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So powerful, so important to everyone to learn about.

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.

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amazing

💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 so important so proud of chanel to create such an awesome piece of work love

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Infuriating, Validating and Therapeutic

Like so many I have experiences that Chanel talks about in this book, this book has made me cry out of anger and out of feeling heard.

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powerful read

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!

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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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Challenge your thinking

Honest accounts that are relatable, with such a balanced thought provoking perspective.

Should be a school resource - all girls and boys need to read this!! Thank you so much Chanel.

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Essential reading for All

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

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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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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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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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