Franca Viola

Franca Viola

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Franca Viola is an Italian woman known for her courageous stand against her rapist in the 1960s, becoming a symbol of the fight against the 'marriage by reparative' law in Italy, which allowed rapists to avoid punishment by marrying their victims.

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Franca Viola became a symbol of rebellion against the marriage law that allowed rapists to marry their victims.

150 anni di lotte e una domanda: oggi si va avanti o si regredisce?
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-11
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