Consent is a contentious issue, and digital spaces have further complicated. Sometimes our presence alone makes people think they have the right to our bodies. Instead of asking, they make assumptions based on our clothes or behavior. Instead of asking, they do what they want until we say no. And sometimes even that doesn’t stop them. They use hands, weapons and cameras. Once we’re on their cameras, they think they can share us with the world.

 

What is private in a public space? How do we keep it private? You’re walking down the street and someone snaps a picture of you. You’re having a private moment in the park and someone takes a video of you. You’re waiting at the bus stop and someone grabs you.