We talk about consent. So why isn't it working?
Summary
Hosted by Matt Galloway, this episode examines the Cornell University sexual assault case and its parallels to the Hockey Canada trial, exploring why consent education often fails to resonate with young men. Guests Stafford Perry of Wise Guys and Sarah Pachocco of Women in Crisis Algoma discuss the role of online toxic masculinity influencers and the importance of consistent, ongoing dialogue rather than one-off lectures. They highlight that many young men actively seek healthy relationship skills and effective bystander intervention strategies, emphasizing that building supportive peer com…
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Perk
Show introduction
Cornell University sexual assault allegations
Guest introductions: Stafford Perry and Sarah Pachocco
Differences in how men and women discuss the case
Reactions of grade 9 boys to the Cornell story
Why consent messages are not getting through to young men
OHL mandatory training program for hockey players
Young men's desire for more education and support
Sponsor: Perk
Promo: Understood the Big Bet
Parallels to the Hockey Canada trial
Overcoming group dynamics and peer pressure
Teaching bystander intervention strategies
White Ribbon Campaign PSA on online toxicity
Impact of online influencers and the algorithm
Hope for long-term cultural change
Advice for parents of boys
Closing remarks and credits
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