(Pilot) Consent and Love Spells in Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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English - August 06, 2017 02:18 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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In this pilot episode, Mia and Scott turn to Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer to understand consent in science fiction and fantasy universes. How do love spells, potions, and other mystical compulsions impact sexual consent?

CW: Rape and sexual abuse.

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