Understanding Consent: Why the Victim's Perspective Matters More Than the Perpetrator's Account
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Understanding Consent: Why the Victim’s Perspective Matters More Than the Perpetrator’s Account

Question from a reader:
Why do so many people try to determine whether there was “consent” solely based on the perpetrator’s account? Regarding the case of Nakai Masahiro, some people say, “Maybe the woman initially consented?” or “Perhaps she just changed her mind later.” However, I believe that these are merely opinions from the perpetrator’s perspective. Ignoring the feelings of the

Understanding Consent: Navigating Perceptions and Power Imbalances in Modern Society
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Understanding Consent: Navigating Perceptions and Power Imbalances in Modern Society

The Importance of Consent and the Differences in Perception

Recently, while observing the discussions surrounding the matter involving Nakai Masahiro, I found myself pondering why so many people attempt to assess whether “consent was given” solely from the perspective of the perpetrator. Honestly, I was a bit concerned to see how many individuals seemed to think, “Wasn’t the woman initially