Assume That Estes Is Correct That Many Seemingly Innocuous Activities

question 259

Multiple Choice

Assume that Estes is correct that many seemingly innocuous activities could violate the criteria of reciprocal consent, concern, and desire, while many seemingly harmful activities could satisfy them. Which of the following could you infer from that claim?

• A) Conventional norms of sex do not necessarily guarantee mutually respectful sex, and each sexual interaction should be individually evaluated to see whether and how it can meet the criteria of mutually respectful sex.
• B) Some forms of sexual activity are inherently safe and ensure fulfillment of criteria of reciprocal consent, concern, and desire.
• C) Communication about voluntary participation does not need to be explicit to cause sexual partners to have a reasonable conscientious belief that reciprocal consent and desire exist.
• D) Using drugs to enhance or alter sexual stimulation is always harmful and violates the criteria of reciprocal consent, concern, and desire.

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