Tueurs de femmes by Andrée Viollis

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By Helen Allen Posted on Jan 2, 2026
In Category - Family Life
Viollis, Andrée, 1870-1950 Viollis, Andrée, 1870-1950
French
"Tueurs de femmes by Andrée Viollis" is an investigative journalistic essay written in the early 20th century. The piece, published in a periodical, examines the broader societal structures that contribute to the suffering and marginalization of women. It challenges the public condemnation of a notorious murderer, Vidal, by shifting focus onto the ...
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essay raises provocative questions about justice, gender roles, and societal hypocrisy. The content centers on the case of Vidal, known as a "woman-killer," whose crimes sparked public outrage and a call for his execution. However, Andrée Viollis argues that society is filled with other, equally culpable "killers of women"—those who exploit female labor, abandon or betray women, enforce repressive sexual and social norms, and perpetrate systemic injustices. Through a passionate critique, Viollis highlights how these everyday wrongs, committed with impunity, collectively lead to far greater suffering and loss than the actions of one individual criminal. The essay ultimately calls for reflection on society’s complicity and advocates for empathy and systemic change rather than mere punishment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joseph Nelson
3 months ago

This was recommended to me by a colleague and the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.

Anthony Smith
2 months ago

It took me a while to start, but the presentation feels refined and carefully planned. This turned out to be a great decision.

Richard Garcia
2 weeks ago

I’ve been searching for content like this and it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. Absolutely essential reading.

Ethan Adams
2 months ago

This is one of those books where the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. Time very well spent.

Ethan Garcia
1 month ago

This exceeded my expectations because the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. Highly recommended for everyone.

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