Who gave you permission?
Brunch|July 06, 2024
Consent doesn't just matter when it's about sex. It shapes how we treat people and are treated by them every day. Here's a primer
Karishma Kuenzang
Who gave you permission?

It's taken us a while, but Indians are finally talking about consent. A woman's clothes are not an invitation for comment, groping or attention. User data isn't a free-for-all just because we're online or entered our details on a form somewhere. No one, not even a child, wants to be grabbed or hugged without warning.

The big battles are easy to fight. Things get murky in the little everyday interactions: when boundaries are breached by neighbours, family members, kids, the landlord, and anyone who's up in everyone's business. We're only just learning how to draw boundaries here. This is where to set them.

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