The Problem With Consent - And Why Denmark Hasn't Fixed It
The Problem With Consent - And Why Denmark Hasn't Fixed It The latest news of 2021, the year where it seems anything is possible, comes from across the world. Denmark is trying to take the number one spot for 'most ridiculous thing ever', with a new app they've launched. The app, called iConsent, is a mobile phone app that allows users to 'consent' to one act of sexual intercourse, which is valid for 24 hours. Sexual partners can digitally log their consent with each other, and even record their previous consent records - something which can be brought up should a criminal investigation ever be launched regarding sexual assault. Unsurprisingly, the app has faced huge amounts of backlash. It's clearly been made by a man (duh) who has no idea about the complexities of consent, and how this can legitimise so many dangerous people who now feel entitled to their sexual partner's body. In theory, a sexual consent app could potentially (maybe) seem like an al...