In this powerful and uncompromising essay, Garcia reflects on the infamous Pelicot trial, which revealed the devastating failures of the justice system to protect victims of sexual violence. By weaving her experience of attending the proceedings as both a philosopher and a woman, Garcia raises pressing questions about the limits of legal accountability, the resilience of patriarchal structures, and the urgent need for feminist thought to illuminate paths forward. Above all, she confronts the haunting dilemma: under such circumstances, can we live with men — and at what cost?
Meet Manon Garcia
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About Manon Garcia
Manon Garcia is a philosopher and professor at Freie Universität Berlin. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Joy of Consent (Harvard University Press, 2025) and We Are Not Born Submissive (Princeton University Press, 2023), which have been translated into many languages.
