Sex, Power and Consent
Youth Culture and the Unwritten Rules

This book explores youth culture and the gendered power relations in which sexual negotiations take place.

Anastasia Powell (Author)

9780521144292, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 12 July 2010

224 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm, 0.31 kg

'This book is extremely relevant, up to date and presented in a well-written accessible style that is non-judgemental and seeks to explore all aspects of sexuality and sex behaviour using information gleaned from the words of the young people, Generation Y.' Rachel Gillibrand, Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning

Sex, Power and Consent: Youth Culture and the Unwritten Rules draws on the real world stories and experiences of young women and young men - as told in their own words - regarding love, sex, relationships and negotiating consent. Judicious reference to feminist and sociological theory underpins explicit connections between young people's lived experience and current international debates. Issues surrounding youth sex within popular culture, sexuality education and sexual violence prevention are thoroughly explored. In a clear, incisive and eminently readable manner, Anastasia Powell develops a compelling framework for understanding the 'unwritten rules' and the gendered power relations in which sexual negotiations take place. Ultimately Sex, Power and Consent provides practical strategies for young people, and those working with them, toward the prevention of sexual violence.

Acknowledgements
List of tables
1. Introduction: rewriting the rules?
2. Generation Y: problematic representations of 'youth' and 'sex'
3. Sex: the 'new' rules of engagement
4. Power: framing sexual violence in young people's everyday encounters
5. Consent: negotiating consensual sex
6. Technology: unauthorised sexual images and sexual violence
7. Education: sex, power and consent in schools
8. Prevention: policy, programs and practical strategies
9. Conclusion: rewriting the rules, preventing sexual violence
Appendix
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Crime & criminology [JKV], Sociology: sexual relations [JHBK5], Sociology [JHB], Age groups: adolescents [JFSP2], Gender studies, gender groups [JFSJ]