Non Consensual Sex Analysis

This essay is structured in the following manner – First, I will explain the distinction between consensual and non-consensual sex. Secondly, what it means for sex to be unwanted and unwelcomed including reasons why West believes it raises concern. Finally, I will explain West’s arguments as for why consensual but unwelcome intercourse should have the same legal repercussions as any other form of sexual harassment. I will explain why West thinks this sort of sexual encounter can cause harm to a person that the judicial courts are simply unaware of. West seeks to establish a new window of jurisdiction within the confines of consensual but unwelcomed sex that happens often in well established, long standing relationships. However, in doing so, …show more content…
Although it may be a troubling set of terms at first, this distinction should serve to clarify some aspects of consensual unwanted sex that people may mistake for non-consensual sex. First, consensual sex that is welcomed is never met with hesitation or second thought, both parties desire the occasion, and ultimately, both parties agree with one another that sex is what they are going after with each other. The same cannot be said for consensual, yet unwelcomed or undesired intimacy. In this case, there is the potential of a victim who can face the risk of a future harm, whether that be a sexually transmitted disease or a unwanted pregnancy, that is just as harmful as a person who is sexually assaulted. To put this in perspective, one can imagine a long standing, established couple in which one member initiates intimacy and the other member follows through. However, the individual follows through not because he or she desire the sex (when in actuality, perhaps in that moment, they do not), but rather because of their longstanding relationship and their desire to please their …show more content…
At this point of a relationship one should have the strength and confidence to be able to express their feelings and deal with these matters behind closed doors. West, however, does make a point when addressing the harmful long term effects consensual unwanted sex, it does deserve at least more attention, but that would have to be within different contexts, perhaps seeking a councillor or just as simple as communicating with your partner should suffice in preserving one’s integrity. Trust, just like the harmful long term effects that can cause harm someone’s personhood is also loaded with a lot of moral weight. To lie, or mislead, or deceive is not particularly a good thing and is considered immoral. So, in cases where one two people do follow through with sex but one does so unwillingly then that person is not only lying to their partner but to