Exploring Control and Responsibility in Risky Activities

The concept of control is explored in this chapter, focusing on the different levels of responsibility in risky activities. Using skydiving as an example, the distinction between personal choices and manipulation into dangerous situations is discussed. The chapter also mentions a sponsor, Mod Cloth, which offers a discount on body-positive apparel, and briefly touches on a defense argument in a specific case and introduces Dr. Nichols, a sociology expert.