Sex, power, and consent: Decoding sexual misconduct

Dr. Zoe Peterson is a senior scientist at the Kinsey Institute, which has been a global leader in the study of human sexuality for almost 80 years. In this episode of the World Health Organization's #NoExcuse podcast, she talks with host Gunanga Dias about the complex relationship between human sexuality and sexual misconduct. Dr. Peterson shares research insights on the blurred lines between seduction and coercion, how unwanted sex and non-consensual sex are not the same thing, the ut the importance of understanding consent, and the risk factors associated with perpetration, particularly in the aid sector. She also shares the need for protective environments, effective prevention strategies, and further research on perpetrators.