Hello, all you lady swordfighters, scholarly lairds, and brawny yet insecure squires! In this week's episode, we'll talk about consent in Bridgerton and beyond. Please note that while the language used will be appropriate for an all-ages podcast, we will be describing and discussing situations that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please listen with caution. Later on in the episode, we'll talk about our latest and greatest reads and a few more ideas for busting those reading slumps.
For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a virtual book club meeting, or just to chat, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy). Our next meeting is Sunday, February 14. We'll be reading Snapped by Alexa Martin, and we would love to have you join us!
We have so many extra resources this week! Check next week's show notes for the books we mentioned in this episode.
Online Resources on Consent:
Birds & Bees & Kids
Talking To Kids About Rape and Sexual Assault
The Healthy Sex Talk: Teaching Kids Consent, Ages 1-21
Talk With Your Kids Timeline
Resources To Guide Discussions About Consent, Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Breaking the Silence: How To Talk To Young Kids About Sexual Assault and Consent
Why Your Kids Need To Hear You Talk About Rape -- Now
Reading the Stanford Victim's Statement As A Mother of Boys
Yes & No: Consent in Sex Scenes (KJ Charles)
Consent in Netflix's Bridgerton
The Black Casting Choices in Bridgerton Were...A Choice (Jessica Pryde, Book Riot)
Bridgerton Has A Rape Scene, But It's Not Treated Like One (Aja Romano, Vox)
There Was A Rape Scene in Bridgerton and No One Seems To Have Realised (Izzy Schifano, The Tab)
Bridgerton's Controversial Sex Scene Needs A Trigger Warning (McKenzie Jean-Philippe, O: the Oprah Magazine)
Books on Consent:
Consent (For Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You by Rachel Brian (middle grade nonfiction)
Real Talk about Sex & Consent by Cheryl M Bradshaw, MA (YA nonfiction)
A Quick and Easy Guide to Consent by Isabella Rotman (YA nonfiction)
Can I Give You A Squish? by Emily Neilson (picture book -- recommended by Clare)
Will Ladybug Hug? by Hilary Leung (board book -- recommended by Clare)
