Consent, Race, and Inclusive Sex Education with Lydia Collins (Interview)

What nuances are missing from our understanding of consent? How does racism play a role in our conversations about consent? How can we have radically inclusive education about sex and consent? 

Effy and Jacqueline sit down with Lydia Collins to talk about consent education, bodily autonomy within the context of race, and the difference between having a type and objectifying or fetishising someone. They explore the missing components of our current consent education and the ways in which we need to revisit our ideas about bodily autonomy and self-perception. 

About Lydia Collins 

Lydia Collins (she/her) is an Author, Educator, and Creator with over 5 years of experience in workshop facilitation. She has provided workshops to universities, non-profits, and high schools across North America on various topics including anti-blackness, sexual health education, cultural competency, and radical self-care. Lydia has published 3 chapbooks of poetry between 2019-2021 and produced a collaborative video project Joy Is Our Birthright with UNILEARNAL. Her unwavering love for writing, commitment to activism, and passion for community health are what keep her dedicated to amplifying the most marginalized voices through her work.

Tiktok: @lacollins
Website: www.lydiacollins.ca 

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