Question

question 5 of 10
which sentence correctly describes what affirmative consent means for partners in a relationship?

a. only one partner must say yes to consent to sexual activity.

b. each partner can assume that the other consents to sexual activity if nothing is said.

c. both partners must say yes to consent to sexual activity.

d. one partner saying yes and the other partner saying nothing means that both partners consent.

Explanation:

Affirmative consent requires that all parties involved in a sexual activity explicitly agree (say yes) to it. Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: States only one partner needs to say yes, which is incorrect as affirmative consent needs all partners to agree.
• Option B: Assuming consent from silence goes against the concept of affirmative consent, which requires explicit agreement.
• Option C: Correctly states that both partners must say yes (explicitly consent) to engage in sexual activity, aligning with the definition of affirmative consent.
• Option D: Taking silence as consent is not in line with affirmative consent; both need to explicitly agree.

Answer:

C. Both partners must say yes to consent to sexual activity.