Consent Dojo #47: For the Newcomer – Understanding Consent in Subcultures

Online Event Overview

When delving into a new subculture, it’s common to be brimming with excitement and curiosity. However, this early stage is also when our knowledge and context are at their lowest. Many of us are seekers, drawn to non-traditional ways of being and connecting, but engaging with new communities without a clear understanding of their ethical guidelines and social norms can leave us vulnerable to misinterpretations, breaches of consent, and potential manipulation.

This thoughtful conversation aims to illuminate those dynamics and offer tools for entering subcultures with awareness, respect, and integrity.

Topics Include

• “13th stepping” in Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs
• Generational and regional expectations around consent, including tattooing culture
• Weaponization of therapy terminology
• Methods to disengage from difficult personalities

Style: Conversation + Q&A
Props: Bring note-taking tools