Friday essay: 'rape is civil war' -- the unfinished business of #MeToo opens radical conversations about consent.

Autor: Simic, Zora
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Zdroj: Conversation (Conversation Media Group Ltd); 11/7/2024, p20-20, 1p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the ongoing impact of the #MeToo movement, highlighting recent cases such as the re-election of Donald Trump, allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and the Gisele Pelicot case. It also delves into three new books that reflect key themes of #MeToo. The text explores the intersection of sex, consent, gender, and power, with a focus on the Pelicot mass rape trial in France and the radical conversations about consent that have emerged. The article also examines the memoirs of Jill Ciment and Vanessa Springora, as well as Hilary Caldwell's manifesto on reclaiming shame-free sexuality. Additionally, it discusses Virginie Despentes' novel "Dear Dickhead" as a French #MeToo novel that adds new layers to the ongoing conversation about sexual violence and shame. [Extracted from the article]
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