These days more than ever, it’s imperative to take time to reflect on the word feminicide. Why does this word exist? The ISTAT data speak for themselves. 96.6% of homicides are carried out by men. Yes, it’s true, more men are homicide victims than women, but they are killed by other men. 98.7% of homicides in the family/affective sphere are carried out by men. In this area, more women are killed, again by men. Men are also killed (this time less than women) but always by other men. In 2023 alone, 106 women are killed, 87 of them in the family/affective sphere. It’s clear that there is an underlying problem.
The case of Giulia Cecchettin, who was killed by her ex-boyfriend Filippo Turetta, certainly triggered something. He represents the prototypical “good guy,” the one who would not hurt even a fly. 22 years old, college student, good family. He is the quiet guy who could be our college classmate, the friend who hangs out in our company, or our friend’s boyfriend. Yet he was able to take the life of his ex-girlfriend. That “good guy”…
“I would like to send a message and I hope it can be heard by as many people as possible. They pointed to Filippo Turetta as a monster, but he is not a monster. The monster is an exception. He is a healthy child of the patriarchal society that is steeped in rape culture.” These are the words of Elena Cecchettin, sister.
“For Gulia don’t do a minute’s silence, burn everything.”
