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Consider whether this assertion is remotely relevant in a discussion of sexual abuse in prisons?
by kevingadd 5y ago
Consider whether this assertion is remotely relevant in a discussion of sexual abuse in prisons?
- DangitBobby 5y agoIt seems that they are saying the prisoners apparent consent, which is being denied outright, should not be denied. If so, it would be relevant, since the entire discussion of abuse hinges on it being abuse.
- hackinthebochs 5y agoThis seems analogous to the manipulator thought experiment in the free will debate. Imagine a scenario such that, should you choose or intend to choose X, some advanced manipulation will kick in and force you to choose Y. But in fact you chose Y and the manipulation did not kick in. Are you responsible for choosing Y? If you think you freely chose Y in the above scenario, it seems one can freely consent even in coercive contexts. The issue is the law adjudicating between consent and coercion in such scenarios. However, if the presumed victim is not contesting consent, I find it hard to see a problem.