Cynthia Illouz will present and sign her book Trial of Mazan, the Explosion at the Fnac in Nice on March 29 at 4 p.m. The book analyzes this significant legal case and its implications on justice and society.
Cynthia Illouz, a doctor in management sciences and founder of the media The Women’s Voices, will be present at the Fnac in Nice this Saturday, March 29 at 4 p.m. She will sign her latest book, Trial of Mazan, the Explosion (published by l’Observatoire). An event open to the public to discuss this legal case that has left a mark on people’s minds.
In this book, Cynthia Illouz analyzes the trial of Mazan and sheds light on the failures of the judicial system in dealing with sexual violence. The case came to light when Gisèle Pélicot decided to make her trial public, after a decade of rapes orchestrated by her husband and more than seventy strangers. This choice sent shockwaves beyond French borders.
The author examines the mechanisms that allowed such acts to occur and the silences that covered them. She denounces the effects of chemical submission, the objectification of women, and the links between these violences and extreme pornography. According to her, this case is not just about the extent of the crimes committed. It also reveals deep flaws in the support provided to victims and the recognition of consent.
An exchange with the public
The meeting at the Fnac in Nice will be an opportunity for readers to delve deeper into these topics with the author. A specialist in gender equality issues and responsible management, Cynthia Illouz will provide her analysis on the issues raised by her book. The event will be held at the Fnac’s meeting forum (on the ground floor), on avenue Jean Médecin.