#notallmenbutenoughofthem — Public Fediverse posts

The verdicts are expected tomorrow in the Gisele Pelicot trial - a horrific case which has shaken most of us to our core.

Its served as a painful reminder of how much damage misogyny, patriarchy and rape culture can do.

The case is a stunning example of why “not all men” rings hollow and why women are angry, fed up and scared.

Gisele was betrayed by those she trusted the most. Her husband of fifty years spent a decade drugging her and inviting men to their home to rape her while she was unconscious.

There's certainly no lack of villains in this story. From the 80+ men who assaulted her, to the husband and his disgusting betrayal, to the unknown number of men who declined to assault her but also neglected to get her help.

My article focuses on a piece of the story that hasn't received as much attention as I feel it deserves - the role her medical team played in what happened to her.

The way in which medical misogyny can and does harm us and the various ways in which disabled individuals are at increased risk.

We should all be outraged at what happened to Gisele - and what happens to many women every single day. Shame must change sides.

I hope tomorrow's verdict sees justice done - but if it doesn't - I ask everyone to raise their voice in opposition and ensure that the world knows we will not be silent any longer.

Abuse thrives in the dark... let's be committed to bringing it into the light and forcing those who harm others to take responsibility for their actions once and for all.

https://www.disabledginger.com/p/gisele-pelicot-medical-misogyny-and

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