Midlife In Paris
by Monique El-Faizyin 🎭️ Culture
Midlife In Paris
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A Paris-based journalist, I set out to write about midlife dating here but then sold a book on the Pelicot rape trial. I now spend my time thinking about things like rape culture and the need for men to step up and tackle patriarchy.
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About Monique El-Faizy
US-born Paris-based journalist and author, currently writing a book about the Gisèle Pelicot case. Post about women's issues, writing, and life in Paris.
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