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by __turbobrew__ 143 days ago
Power dynamics are definitely a factor. There have been many scandals around people in power asking subordinates to sleep with them, and it appears that the majority of the (Anglo) public now considers this morally wrong.
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This analogy nails the problem.

The theory is predicated on askers being OK with a "no" and will move on.

This doesn't hold up for me.

I don't think you can refuse advances, a request from your boss to cancel your dinner to finish a presentation, etc. without repercussions.