The case of Norman Douglas | Curio

The case of Norman Douglas

25 mins | Apr 24, 2021

Does seeing paedophiles as monsters makes it harder to stop abuse? 
Historian Rachel Hope Cleves examines how the story of British writer Norman Douglas highlights the current ways in which society reacts to sexual abusers such as Jeffrey Epstein. This sensitive piece explores what can we learn from Douglas' life about monstrosity and humanity.

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