Age of consent for girls
This poll is about the age of consent for girls. Around the world this varies from 11 in Nigeria to 20.
In some US states, and some other countries, you can marry at a younger age.
There is also evidence that girls are physically maturing at an earlier age.
The poll also looks at what is meant by consent, which also varies around the World.
What is your gender
| 50% (38) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% (35) | Female | |
| 3% (3) | Other |
76 voters have answered this question.
Your age group
| 9% (7) | Under 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (10) | 11-13 | |
| 14% (11) | 14-16 | |
| 6% (5) | 17-20 | |
| 10% (8) | 21-29 | |
| 11% (9) | 30-39 | |
| 21% (16) | 40-49 | |
| 13% (10) | 50+ |
76 voters have answered this question.
What should be the age of consent for girls?
| 40% (31) | 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| 7% (6) | 12 | |
| 3% (3) | 13 | |
| 3% (3) | 14 | |
| 3% (3) | 15 | |
| 1% (1) | 16 | |
| 1% (1) | 18 | |
| 35% (27) | Other | |
| 1% (1) | 20 |
76 voters have answered this question.
How should consent be defined?
| 1% (1) | Explicit prior agreement, either in writing or in front of a witness | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (18) | The girl saying yes in private | |
| 23% (18) | The girl not saying no | |
| 7% (6) | The girls dress or behaviour | |
| 3% (3) | The girls dress or behaviour even if she says no repeatedly | |
| 39% (30) | Consent should be defined by the man/men |
76 voters have answered this question.
With parental consent, should girls be allowed to marry at a younger age?
| 83% (62) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 16% (12) | No |
74 voters have answered this question.
For girls under 18 only. How do you feel about consent
| 56% (25) | I am confident that I can make the choice on consent myself | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | I am unsure on how to give consent and may need help | |
| 43% (19) | I would struggle to give consent so it is better if the decision is taken by a man |
44 voters have answered this question.
This poll was created on 2022-03-27 13:14:03
by AbiStanley
