the quality or state of being prepared to do something
From 'willing' (Old English 'willende') + '-ness', from 'will' meaning desire or intention
Willingness is more than just saying yes - psychologists find it's a key predictor of learning and personal growth because it opens us to new experiences!
Willingness in women historically framed as availability/compliance, while male willingness implies agency. Language conflates female consent with passive agreement.
Use to describe active choice for all genders. Distinguish willingness from compliance or passive acceptance.
["consent","agreement","commitment"]
Women's willingness was duty; men's was choice. Recognize willingness as active, volitional, and revocable for all people.
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