From Todd Akin’s ridiculous but wildly publicized “legitimate rape” theory to the ongoing global war on women’s rights, there has never been a better time for a conference like ConsentFest to grab hold of Haligonian hearts. With a range of activities that include sex-positive workshops, zine-making, critical thinking and discussion panels (featuring Katie Aubrecht, above), music, art and lots more, it’s a weekend that will foster understanding surrounding consent and challenge rape culture in a way more significant way than rage-screaming into your pillow will.
ConsentFEST 2012
Friday, November 23, Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie Street,
11:45am-11pm | Saturday, November 24, Dalhousie University,
6136 University Avenue, 9:15am-10:15pm, FREE
This article appears in Nov 22-28, 2012.
Re: “…it’s a weekend that will foster understanding surrounding consent and challenge rape culture in a way more significant way than rage-screaming into your pillow will.”
How about REALLY trying to understand the topics of consent and “rape culture”?
An in-depth look at the sexes’ most destructive behavioral difference, see: “The Sexual Harassment Quagmire” at http://malemattersusa.wordpress.com/2011/1…
This will test how understanding you are willing to be, or how steeped you are in gender-divisive feminist ideology.