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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