Photo : Coll. Fl. Montreynaud
Talk: "No prostitution without prostituting clients"
Prostitution is now recognized as violence against women. Our speakers question the role of clients whose demand allows the prostitution system to persist.
Mairie Annexe du 14e arr. de Paris - Salle HALIMI
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Two important works have just been released on this subject that is too rarely addressed. Florence Montreynaud (with men from the Zéromacho association) has published Des bordels au forums: paroles d'hommes (Ed. La Trève) based on conversations with machos leaving a massage parlor. In Maintenant vous savez (co-authored with Rosen Hicher), Frédéric Boisard reflects on the excuses put forward by men sentenced to an awareness-raising workshop.
In both works, one finds ordinary machos, the same as those in the Pélicot trial: mediocre bastards displaying absolutely terrifying misogynistic cynicism.
Come one, come all, to listen to Florence Montreynaud and Frédéric Boisard, and you will no longer be able to say you didn't know.
Our take on this event
Step inside a conversation that challenges the comfortable silences surrounding a difficult reality. By highlighting the minds of ordinary offenders, these speakers pull back the curtain on a deeply troubling form of everyday misogyny. Join this vital exchange to gain a clearer perspective on a societal issue that demands our attention.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, the 14th arrondissement town hall annex hosts a talk titled "Pas de prostitution sans clients-prostitueurs." Authors Florence Montreynaud and Frédéric Boisard will lead a discussion based on their recent books, examining the motives and misogynistic mindsets of men who solicit prostitution. This event serves as an eye-opening exploration of a critical social issue, drawing parallels to contemporary public debates. The session is open to attendees aged 12 and older and takes place in the Salle Halimi from 19:00 to 21:00. Admission to this informative gathering is free of charge for all participants.
The Salle Halimi in the 14th arrondissement town hall annex is the venue for a significant discussion on the role of clients in the sex trade on November 25, 2026. From 19:00 to 21:00, Florence Montreynaud and Frédéric Boisard will share insights from their latest publications to shed light on the reality of male perspectives in this context.
Florence Montreynaud discusses "Des bordels au forums: paroles d'hommes," a work developed with the Zéromacho association that captures real-world conversations among men frequenting massage parlors. Frédéric Boisard, co-author of "Maintenant vous savez" with Rosen Hicher, explores the rationalizations used by men ordered to attend awareness-raising workshops. The authors connect these personal accounts to broader societal patterns of misogyny, highlighting the disturbing nature of these everyday behaviors.
This event is designed for an audience of 12 years and older. It offers a rare chance to engage directly with the researchers on a challenging topic. Entry is free, and the session provides a comprehensive look at why addressing the client's role is essential for understanding the mechanics of prostitution today.
