Gisele Pelicot demands justice and end to trivializing rape in patriarchal society

Gisele Pelicot, 72, has bravely spoken out about being abused for over ten years by men who came to her house. Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, has admitted in court that he drugged her and invited men to rape her while she was unconscious.

The trial is ongoing, with verdicts expected on December 20. Many of the 50 men accused of abusing her say they didn’t know what they were doing or didn’t mean to hurt her. But Gisele is not staying quiet. She has called out the men for their “cowardice” and said society needs to stop treating rape as something unimportant.

Gisele didn’t know what had been happening to her until police found pictures and videos that her husband secretly took. These videos showed her lying motionless while the men abused her in their family home in Mazan, France.

The men accused of this crime are aged 26 to 74 and come from all different backgrounds. The trial has shocked people around the world, with many wondering how so many men could abuse an unconscious woman. This case has also sparked protests and brought attention to the bigger problem of sexual violence.

Some of the men in court have said they didn’t know they were raping her or didn’t mean to. Others have blamed her husband, saying he tricked them into doing it. But Gisele has made it clear that it’s not okay. In her powerful speech, she said, “When you walk into a room and see a motionless body, why didn’t you do something? Why didn’t you call the police?” She wants everyone to know that rape is never okay and victims are never to blame.

Even though the law in France allows her to ask for the trial to be private, Gisele chose to have it open to the public. She wants others to hear the truth and hopes that other women will find the courage to speak out too. She believes that victims should never feel ashamed.

Her bravery has made her a symbol of strength. People now see her as a hero for standing up to the abuse she suffered. She also said she would never forgive her husband. On Monday, their two sons asked the court to punish their father for what he did. They also said they would never forgive him. Their daughter believes that their father also abused her.

The trial has made many people think about how often abuse like this happens and how it is ignored by society. Gisele Pelicot is fighting for justice, not just for herself but for other women too. She wants to show that sexual violence must stop, and victims should always be heard.

Later in the trial, Dominique Pelicot is expected to speak in court. His lawyer said that he is very upset and feels alone. She admitted that he did the things he is accused of but said that now, he is alone because of his actions.