What many states have defined in law as full consent by both parties states that both parties agree to and show arousal and willingness to take part in sexual intercourse. Yet even with that definition, there are still gray areas that need to be addressed. For example, if consent is given initially and during the act, one party withdraws consent without expressing concern to the other party, then with the redefinition of rape it is considered rape. California recently passed a bill defining consent in the state.“ An affirmative consent standard to determine whether both parties have given consent to sexual activity. “Affirmative consent” means the affirmative, knowing, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. It is the responsibility of each person involved in sexual activity to ensure that they have the affirmative consent of the other or others to engage in sexual activity. Lack of protest or resistance does not mean consent, nor does silence mean consent. Affirmative consent must be ongoing throughout sexual activity and can be revoked at any time. The existence of a dating relationship between the people involved, or the fact of previous sexual relations between them, should never be considered in itself an indicator of consent. “This statement seems open to interpretation and abuse by people. Stating that consent must be “an affirmative, knowing, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity” does not actually describe the means by which consent can be given acceptable under this law. The bill does not provide concrete definitions and, in turn, the definition falls on the beliefs of the judges and is not in conjunction with the way the justice system should work Anon... halfway of the sheet... she, Bonnie S., et al. "There is a serious problem with sexual assault on college campuses." Ed. Amanda Hiber. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2014. Points by Opposite Views. From "Conclusions and Recommendations." Study on Sexual Assault on Campus. "Sexual Violence on Campus." CQ Researcher 31 October 2014: 913-36. Network. April 21, 2015.Parris, Matteo. “The Problem with a Broader Definition of Rape.” Spectator 6 September 2014: 25. Opposing views in context. Network. 21 April 2015.Soave, Robby. "Student Accused of Rape by 'Mattress Girl' Sues Columbia U., Public...." Reason.com. Reason.com, April 24, 2015. Web. April 30, 2015.Will, George. “George Will: Colleges Become Victims of Progressivism.” Washington Post. The Washington Post, June 6, 2014. Web. April 21. 2015.