Tinder partners with Yuvaa, introduces online course on consent for young adults

Online dating app Tinder has launched a firstofitskind online selflearning course Letrsquos Talk Consent focused on interpersonal consent in partnership with YuvaaThe course builds on Tinders Lets Talk Consent initiative launched in 2021 which helped address the complexities of consent in relationships amongst young Indian adults Over the last three years Tinder has launched a readily accessible resource center short films like Closure and We Need To Talk and inperson consent and safe dating workshops for college students across 3 cities in IndiaCreated by Yuvaa a youth media organization in India and available on Coursera one of the global online learning platforms this course provides reliable and authentic guidance about interpersonal consent to young adults in IndiaThe educational initiative is a step forward in facilitating learning about consent and safe dating as young adults in India begin their dating journey early onAlso Read Love gurus share tips to flirt like a pro and charm your special someoneHere are a few insights from a 2022 survey in the country that revealed65 per cent of young adults took steps to personally understand the concept of consentSix in 10 young adults were seeking more resources and safe spaces both physical and online on consent67 per cent of young adults advocated for the integration of comprehensive consent education in schools and collegesAlso Read How to know if you are ready for a serious relationshipldquoAt Yuvaa we meet tens of thousands of young people across India every year and dating and intimacy are among the topics they find hardest to speak about and navigate Boundaries and consent are so personal but also so important and with our collaborative effort on the Safe Dating Curriculum launched last year with Tinder we have tried to take the conversation around consent directly to Gen Z in a way that they understand and resonate with Now this new online course provides practical strategies for both online and reallife interactions emphasising safety open communication and mutual respect for personal boundariesrdquo said Kevin Lee CEO YuvaaldquoTinder has been one of the first dating apps in the online dating journey for countless young adults which makes it very important for us to support those dating to form healthy relationships from the outset Consent has always been at Tinderrsquos core starting with mutual matching which requires both users to express interest before chatting as well as our suite of trust and safety features We reinforce these efforts through local educational initiatives such as Lets Talk Consentrsquo Collaborations with organisations like Yuvaa allow us to provide reliable information and guidance empowering Tinder users to navigate dating with confidence and respectrdquo says Aahana Dhar director of communications in India TinderAlso Read Jab lsquotheyrsquo met What to do when you run into your exThis 90minute multimedia course utilises surveys assignments and reallife examples to offer a nuanced understanding of consent in everyday situations Five modules within the course coverbull Understanding consent in interpersonal relationshipsbull Setting and enforcing personal boundariesbull Recognising signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships via red green and grey flagsbull Navigating online and offline interactions with safety and respectThe Lets Talk Consent course is now available for enrollment on the Coursera website and interested individuals can sign up to access the course at no cost