Significance of Consent
Synonyms: Agreement, Permission, Approval, Assent, Authorization, Endorsement, Acceptance, Acquiescence, Sanction, Certification
In Dutch: Toestemming; In Finnish: Suostumus; In Spanish: Consentir; In German: Zustimmung; In Malay: Persetujuan; In Swedish: Samtycke; In French: Consentement; In Portugese: Consentimento; In Italian: Consenso; In Polish: Zgoda
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Consent'
In Buddhism, Consent encompasses various forms of agreement, including permission for sexual activity, monk decisions on benefits, and the necessary approval in monastic traditions, highlighting its importance in ethical and communal practices.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) Agreement among monks regarding the allocation and usage of benefits.[1] (2) The agreement or approval that must be given by the monks before carrying out a formal act.[2] (3) Agreement or permission for something to happen, especially regarding sexual activity.[3] (4) The agreement or permission given by a monk or nun in sexual circumstances; lack of consent can absolve one from offences.[4]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) This is demonstrated by the Buddha through silence, signifying agreement to the lay devotees' offer of the guest-house for lodging during the sojourn.[5] (2) Indicated by the Buddha remaining silent when asked to accept an offering.[6]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) The approval that is emphasized as necessary for a child to go forth in the monastic tradition, specifically parental consent.[7]
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) Dborn sher 'byung's decision to not accept the position of abbot when offered by sgom pa.[8]
Hindu concept of 'Consent'
In Hinduism, Consent encompasses various dimensions: the agreement for sacrifice, sexual engagement, divine approval for rituals, and the necessity of wives' permission for specific religious acts, illustrating its multifaceted role in social and spiritual contexts.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The agreement that must be obtained from a wife who is an invalid before she can be superseded.[9] (2) The agreement of the maiden to engage in sexual intercourse, affecting the legal consequences for the man.[10] (3) Permission or approval required from wives of the higher castes before performing certain religious acts, which is not necessary for a Shudra wife.[11]
From: Khadira-grihya-sutra
(1) A formal request made to deities for approval to carry out the ritual, often repeated multiple times.[12]
From: Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story)
(1) The agreement given by Gayasura to Brahma, allowing his body to be used as a site for sacrifice.[13]
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) Duryodhana said he would cause Bhishma, that foremost of men, to do this, and then he would come to Karna, indicating a need for agreement on a particular plan.[14]
The concept of Consent in local and regional sources
In this context, consent means seeking permission from a father before sharing news of marriage plans with the mother, highlighting the importance of paternal approval.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The son wanted to get his father's permission before telling his mother about his intention to marry.[15]
The concept of Consent in scientific sources
Consent is a voluntary agreement crucial for medical treatment, participation in studies, and sexual activity. It can be written or implied and is essential for ethical practices, ensuring personal autonomy and legal adherence in various contexts.
From: South African Family Practice
(1) There needs to be consent, preferably prior consent through a ‘living will’ or organ donation card, to harvest organs from a patient.[16] (2) The TOP may only take place after the informed consent of the pregnant woman, regardless of their age according to the CTOP Act.[17] (3) This is something that is not given in subliminal advertising, which is unethical.[18] (4) This is the voluntary agreement to receive treatment, which is a key factor in determining a user's admission status.[19]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The permission given by each respondent to participate in the study.[20] (2) This is the process of obtaining a patient's permission to participate in a study, which is essential for ethical and legal reasons.[21]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This term refers to voluntary agreement, with the legal framework defining the age at which individuals are capable of giving it for sexual activity, and the consequences of engaging in such acts without it.[22] (2) The agreement to participate in the study and to allow the collection of personal details.[23]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The voluntary agreement of a client to have their HIV status disclosed or to have their contacts tested, a crucial step in the index testing process.[24]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) The Declaration has changed throughout time to reflect the growing realization of the need for accurate this in medical practice, not simply research.[25]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) "Consent" was obtained by the Ethics and Research Committee (EFM 892020), ensuring that the study adhered to ethical standards and protected the rights and wellbeing of the participants.[26] (2) Residents in nursing homes are often considered to be a population subgroup that requires additional time to be recruited and to obtain meaningful consent, reflecting ethical considerations.[27] (3) Refers to the agreement participants gave to use and analyze their responses, ensuring ethical standards were followed.[28] (4) The text explores the role of consent when linking survey data with administrative records, specifically focusing on the interviewer's role.[29] (5) The dynamics underlying this in sexual activities were examined, alongside attitudes, ideas, and behaviors relating to various aspects of violence.[30]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) It is a well-known GDPR basis, given by a confirmatory action signifying voluntary user agreement for personal data processing, requiring a withdrawal option, specificity, classification, and unambiguousness.[31] (2) It is necessary to provide a formal extension of a PSL to explicitly manage GDPR principles of this and purpose limitation.[32] (3) Consent can be defined as the degree to which two or more individuals agree on the performance of a product and a plurality of information recipients agree on the performance of the product.[33]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This was obtained from interested participants, ensuring they understood the aim of the study and voluntarily agreed to participate.[34]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Consent involves obtaining informed agreement from individuals before collecting and using their data, but it is often undermined by obscure legal jargon, lack of understanding, and the difficulty of making meaningful judgments about the costs and benefits of data sharing.[35]