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Many prominent women are concerned that France’s long history of ‘libertinage’ is threatened by what they see as a witchhunt against men.
Institutional betrayal can lead to real psychological and physical harm.
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In sexual harassment cases, schools and workplaces often harm those that they claim to protect. These tips can help them avoid those painful mistakes.
Oprah Winfrey spoke about the women of the #MeToo movement as she accepted a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes.
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At the Golden Globes, Oprah Winfrey assured girls that the harassment scandals of 2017 will eventually lead to a brighter future. But deep workplace issues will have to be addressed first.
Craig McLachlan (centre), playing the role of Frank-N-Furter, rehearses with the cast of the Rocky Horror Show in 2015.
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It is important for actors to ‘de-role’ after performing their character – but this is not something they routinely do.
Music festivals tend to be geared toward young audiences, and may constitute the site of sexual harassment and assault against younger women.
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Sexual harassment and assault are common experiences in general: there is no reason to assume this is any different at music festivals.
Emma Stone, one of the leading names behind Time’s Up.
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A new campaign seeks to support all women affected by sexism, whether famous or not.
Actor Asia Argento arrives at the 2017 Cannes film festival.
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A brutal backlash against a Harvey Weinstein accuser has helped galvanise the feminist movement.
In the recent wave of sexual assault allegations, men tend to only appear as active perpetrators. But the landscape of sex in American culture is more nuanced.
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Even though they weren’t particularly interested in having sex, fear of ridicule and insecurities tugged at many of the young men the author spoke with.
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The first secretary of state follows Michael Fallon and Priti Patel to the backbenches, leaving Theresa May with an ever shrinking pool from which to draw ministerial talent.
Teaching kids early can help.
Teaching your kids core principles about sexuality and consent early can help them navigate the gray areas of adulthood.
Dealing with damaging harassment culture means changing the way we treat men, too.
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Is it a crisis when men start to connect with their emotions? Or is it actually the right direction of travel?
Time magazine recognized the #MeToo movement as its ‘person’ of the year.
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Time magazine named the #MeToo movement its ‘person’ of the year, highlighting the role companies and nondisclosure agreements play in keeping the victims of abuse silent.
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Changing sexual mores can be tracked by watching the way 007 flirts with Moneypenny and the way she reacts.
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Mistletoe and wine are a dangerous combination at the office Christmas party.
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Attention is being placed on sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, but sexual assault occurs in intimate relationships, too. Often, the causes are the same – a desire for power.
More and more powerful men are being brought down by sexual harassment and assault accusations. But what about the president?
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Victims everywhere have lost their patience and their fear and are finding willing listeners. A question worth asking is: Why now?
Burke sought to use Asperger’s syndrome as as explanation for why he harassed and bullied staff on Burke’s Backyard.
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Don Burke: the statements you made are false, and they have an impact far beyond your own circumstance.
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A survey revealed that 15% of Londoners had experienced some form of unwanted sexual attention on public transport.
It’s really not that common.
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Compared to how prevalent sexual harassment is, false claims are rare.
Falling star: Kevin Spacey.
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The moral failures of a creative artist shouldn’t make their work any less valid.