Episode 45- Feminist mini-yarn on the 'spectrum of culpability' in cases of violence and abuse
Welcome to my first episode of 2025! I'm diving straight into the deep end with this one and yarning about some of the reasons why I have been in perpetual angry feminism mode recently. I discuss the French Mazan rape case, the incredible strength of victim Gisèle Pelicot, and how this case demonstrated a 'spectrum of culpability' behind violence towards women. I draw a parallel between this case and my work as a lawyer on historic abuse in state care claims, and how labelling people as good or bad means we are ignoring the grey areas.
Just a heads up that this episode discusses traumatic subject matter, and it's important to be conscious of where your headspace is at before listening. I also note in this episode that the ability to "check out" is a luxury and privilege that not everyone has, and I believe leaning into challenging conversations and developing awareness is an important first step towards creating change (because something has to change, right!).
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