Gisele Pelicot is a one-woman challenge to the still too common myths about rape | Yvonne Roberts
Briefly

Dominique Pelicot faces trial for drugging and filming his wife Gisele, while 50 other men are involved, highlighting issues of voyeurism and rape.
Gisele Pelicot, a victim, bravely waives her anonymity to seek justice, stating, 'I was a dead woman... They treated me like a rag doll.'
This case raises critical questions about consent and the myths surrounding rape in a patriarchal society where prosecution rates are alarmingly low.
Media representation has been called into question, particularly with regards to the language used in headlines that can affect public perception.
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