Sexual Consent Representation in Magazines
Abstract Sexual consent is defined as “an individual’s verbal or nonverbal expression of agreement to engage in sexual activity” (Hust, Marett, and Ren 281 para 3). From the definition, rape is then defined as sexual assault because one of the partners turns down the offer for sex. The mass media platforms are cited as being major educators among the public on matters concerning sexual consent. The effect of magazines is

