Thus, acquaintance rape often happens in situations in which the victim is understandably not on guard. Some effects include feeling responsible for the assault, a sense of betrayal by someone liked and trusted, a fear that friends won't believe what happened, as well as numerous changes in personality and behavior. Acquaintance rape is not just sex, it is frightening, painful, and emotionally destructive. Consent shall be defined to mean positive cooperation in an act, or an attitude pursuant to an exercise of free will. The person must act freely and voluntarily and have knowledge of the nature of the act or transaction involved.
Consent is based on choice.
It is active not passive. Consent is possible only when there is equal power. Giving in because of fear is not consent. Giving in or going along with someone to gain approval or to avoid being hurt is not consent. Also, consent cannot be given when drugs or alcohol are involved.