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When the World Split Open

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When the World Split Open When the World Split Open While the case that resulted in the conviction of fifty-one men for the rape of Gisèle Pelicot last year was extraordinary, it is continuous with other forms of sexual violence. In October 2020, Gisèle Pelicot went to the local police station with her husband, Dominique, believing they would be discussing a humiliating but relatively minor offens...
The trial has sparked a broader conversation about power dynamics, consent, and accountability within academic circles. While the initial rape charges were dropped due to a lack of evidence, numerous accounts of inappropriate behavior were uncovered that led to the dismissal of the economist from multiple institutions. The case highlights the challenges of addressing sexual misconduct within academia and the potential for reputations to be tarnished without thorough investigation. The trial also...