The correct answer is: All of the above.
Consent is not said to be free when it is caused by coercion, fraud, or misrepresentation.
- Coercion is the use of threats or force to get someone to do something they do not want to do.
- Fraud is the intentional deception of someone in order to gain something from them.
- Misrepresentation is the act of making a false statement that you know to be untrue in order to deceive someone.
In all of these cases, the person giving consent is not doing so freely. They are being pressured or tricked into giving consent, which means that their consent is not valid.
It is important to remember that consent is not just about sex. It is about any situation in which someone is asked to do something they do not want to do. If you are being pressured or tricked into doing something, you do not have to do it. You have the right to say no.
If you are ever in a situation where you feel like you are being coerced, defrauded, or misrepresented, you should speak to someone you trust. You can also contact a sexual assault hotline or a lawyer for help.