Recently a LinkedIn connection, Sarah Kawamura, shared an experience. It was a good reminder about the principles of respect and consent. The experience was also a reminder how easily we can go beyond appropriate boundaries. Even good intentions do not give us license to violate a person’s boundaries and consent. We must recognize and respect…
Pop Quiz time! What’s the difference between charitable contributions and taxation? How are flirting and sexual harassment different? What about employment and slavery? Rape and love making? The answer to all of these is the principle of consent. Each person has the right to decide what happens to their body and property. When they agree…
Today, Tuesday, June 2nd is International Sex Workers Day. Some people don’t agree with sex work. People generally like sex. Work is generally encouraged. For some reason though, combining the two is something some people are against. For an increasing number of people though, sex work is work. Sex work can take a variety of…