What if I participate in a behaviour, does it mean I am consenting to it?
Not necessarily. I might feel forced to participate in a behaviour that is unwelcome because I am afraid of the consequences, that is, I perceive a risk of retaliation if I refuse the sexual request. As mentioned previously, in situations where a power differential exists between the parties, agreement to a behaviour or participation in the behaviour does not mean the person is consenting.
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