Define sexual coercion and explain how it differs from voluntary consent.

• A. Sexual coercion is when both partners enthusiastically agree; consent is pressure-free.
• B. Sexual coercion involves pressuring or manipulating into sex; consent must be freely given, informed, and voluntary without pressure.
• C. Coercion means not having sex at all.
• D. Consent is only about physical ability.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that coercion is about pressuring or manipulating someone into sex, violating their autonomy, while voluntary consent is a freely given, informed, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. Consent must be enthusiastic and free of pressure, threats, or manipulation, and it can be withdrawn at any time. It also requires that the person fully understands what they are agreeing to and has the capacity to decide, meaning that intoxication or impairment can negate consent. So, the best description emphasizes that coercion involves pressure or manipulation, whereas consent is a clear, voluntary agreement that is given freely and can be revoked.