Nice article Liam. I had wondered about the harmful manifestations of the sexual liberalism in France, especially towards children. I see you place the blame predominantly on post-war radicalism. I wonder if this claim is too strong? I’d think it at least goes back to the French Revolution and probably before. Marquis de Sade, reaching majority around 1800, is the prototype of the author you bring up in the article. In general, pedophilia is not a new phenomenon, and it manifests both in liberal and conservative institutions (such as the Catholic Church). The question regarding it’s sustenance in modern France is interesting nonetheless.
Nice article Liam. I had wondered about the harmful manifestations of the sexual liberalism in France, especially towards children. I see you place the blame predominantly on post-war radicalism. I wonder if this claim is too strong? I’d think it at least goes back to the French Revolution and probably before. Marquis de Sade, reaching majority around 1800, is the prototype of the author you bring up in the article. In general, pedophilia is not a new phenomenon, and it manifests both in liberal and conservative institutions (such as the Catholic Church). The question regarding it’s sustenance in modern France is interesting nonetheless.
Excellent article. Thank you!