Sensational mass trial shines a dark light on rape culture in France
Briefly

The harrowing and unprecedented trial in France is exposing how pornography, chatrooms and men's disdain for or hazy understanding of consent is fueling rape culture.
Dominique Pelicot arranged for men to rape his wife, showing a disturbing lack of understanding about consent and the role of pornography in shaping such behaviors.
The trial reveals not just individual culpability, but a broader societal issue where ordinary men feel entitled to exploit vulnerable individuals, reflecting a deep-seated issue with consent.
Nearly 50 men on trial, accused of participating in a horrific act, highlights the alarming normalization of sexual violence and the urgent need for cultural change.
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