Last updated November 24, 2024
Understanding the age of consent - the age at which an individual is legally deemed capable of consenting to sexual acts - is of critical importance, both from a legal and sociocultural perspective. The age of consent varies substantially worldwide, reflecting the spectrum of societal norms, cultural beliefs, and legal frameworks present across different countries. Encompassing laws that range from setting specific ages to requiring marriage, these variations underscore the nuanced and often controversial nature of the issue.
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