Opinion

The age of consent is upon us

By Denis Moriarty
May 2 2021 - 7:00pm
WRONG: Tolerance of child marriage disappeared in the 20th century, but that doesn't mean it never occurs. Picture: Shutterstock
WRONG: Tolerance of child marriage disappeared in the 20th century, but that doesn't mean it never occurs. Picture: Shutterstock

This is shaping up to be the century of consent. Confusing milkshake videos are one manifestation; restrictions on sex in marriage are a much older one.

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