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What Does Consent Really Mean?
Consent can be a fickle thing, which is why Dr. Liz Powell sat down to tackle the subject.
Consent: It's on everyone's minds these days since the massive #metoo movement happened in Hollywood and the world over. In a way, it's a bit sad it's taken us this long to step back and really consider the intricacies of consent and the complexities that can arise between friends, lovers, and even colleagues.
That's why Dr. Liz Powell recently sat down for a Facebook Live to talk about the real meaning of consent and how fickle it can be in today's world.
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