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Marcela Iacub Examines Sexual Liberation in France

publication · 2026-04-23

Marcela Iacub revisits her analysis of French sexual crime law in a new book, following her 2001 publication 'Le Crime était presque sexuel'. The work is structured as a Voltairean tale, following a naive woman who travels to France expecting complete sexual freedom. The book aims to make Iacub's legal reflections accessible to a broader audience. Published by artpress in December 2002, the book critiques the evolution of French legislation on sexual offenses.

Key facts

  • Marcela Iacub published 'Qu'avez-vous fait de la libération sexuelle ?' in 2002.
  • The book follows her 2001 work 'Le Crime était presque sexuel'.
  • It is written as a Voltairean conte about a naive woman seeking sexual freedom in France.
  • The book examines changes in French law regarding sexual crimes.
  • It aims to make legal analysis accessible to a general audience.
  • The publication was announced by artpress in December 2002.

Entities

Artists

  • Marcela Iacub

Institutions

  • artpress

Locations

  • France

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