Professor Alisa Kessel joins Elena to explain what it means to study political theory, and share her thoughts on democracy in the present moment and the role of the individual and the collective in the democratic process. Later, they discuss Alisa's current research, which focuses on producing critical account on the concept of consent, particularly in the context of rape and other forms sexual violence.

CW: sexual assault and sexual violence. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, there are resources for you.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.4673*
Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County: 1-800-756-7273*
Peer Allies (for Puget Sound students)

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Kyra Zapf '21

PS: The Puget Sound PodcastBy University of Puget SoundSep 18, 2019