Overthink Living With Men with Manon Garcia
Dec 30, 2025
Manon Garcia, a philosopher specializing in sexual ethics, discusses her book about the Pelicot trial, highlighting systemic issues in how society views sexual violence. She delves into the normalization of rape culture, questioning harmful notions of consent as mere 'permission giving.' Garcia also explores the role of masculinity scripts and the challenges of relying on the criminal justice system for justice. She emphasizes the significance of Gisèle Pelicot's public trial in changing narratives around sexual assault and accountability.
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Rape As Systemic, Not Exceptional
- Manon Garcia argues the Pellico case reveals rape is widespread, not an isolated aberration.
- Dominique found 70 willing men nearby, showing rape culture normalizes extreme sexual violence.
Courtroom Shock And Online Networks
- Manon recounts her visceral shock seeing accused men in court, including a man she would have dated.
- She later learned an investigation found 70,000 men in a Telegram group sharing methods to drug partners.
Limits Of Criminal Law For Rape
- Garcia says criminal law treats crimes as rare, which mismatches sexual violence's prevalence.
- Relying only on prosecution is impossible given numbers, budgets, and cultural normalization.