The Why Factor
Age of Consent
Jan 22, 2016
The podcast explores the global variations in age of consent laws, historical origins, societal attitudes towards lust and marriage, and the complexities of regulations for homosexual relationships. It delves into the significance of age of consent in enabling informed decisions, societal perceptions based on gender, and the challenges in navigating cultural differences and legal perspectives.
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- The age of consent laws vary globally from 12 to 21, indicating a diverse cultural approach.
- Setting the age of consent in late teens aligns with teenage vulnerability to social pressures.
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Variability in Age of Consent Laws
The podcast explores how the age of consent laws vary globally, ranging from 12 to 21 in different countries. Dr. Lucy Maddox highlights the vulnerability of teenagers to social pressures due to brain development, suggesting that setting the age of consent in the late teens could be beneficial.
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