Perp Walk Politics: The Downsides of the Blue Carpet
The perp walk scratches a satisfying itch for retribution, but it also gives alleged assailants the opportunity to co-opt what should be a somber moment for their own self-aggrandizement.
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How #MeToo Affects Sexual Assault Advocates
As public awareness of harassment grows exponentially in the wake of #MeToo, the advocates staffing sexual assault hotlines are taking more calls—and teaching more callers—than ever before.
Sexual Agency and the Political Undertones in 'Lady Bird'
Despite being a film that doesn't overtly address politics, the sexual power dynamics of Lady Bird resonate in today's news cycle.
Why Lots of Men Conflate Sexual Desire With Consent
New research finds male college students are genuinely confused about their partners' wishes.
Chronic Feelings of Powerlessness Spur Men to Engage in Sexual Harassment
Research finds men who feel metaphorically impotent, and then assume a position of authority, are more likely to sexually harass subordinates.
Why Liberals and Conservatives Act Differently About Sexual Predators
Capitol Hill and Hollywood are laying out two very different blueprints for dealing with sexual assault allegations.
A Company Funded by Peter Thiel Just Launched a Hotline to Help Women Report Sexual Harassment
After the Harvey Weinstein controversy, Legalist has launched a telephone and online forum for harassment claims in all industries.
How Common Are Harvey Weinstein's Investigation Tactics?
The founder of an L.A.-based private investigation firm offers his perspective on the producer's alleged detailed investigation of journalists and accusers.
BBC Sees 'Spike' in Sexual Harassment Claims Post-Weinstein
The broadcasting company is currently investigating 25 claims.
Why Some Women Say They're Not Feminists Even If They're All for Gender Equality
The less-than-logical distinction reflects the complex connotations the term carries.
Viewfinder: A Harvey Weinstein Effigy in England
Members of the Edenbridge Bonfire Society unveil an effigy of film producer Harvey Weinstein on November 1st, 2017, in Edenbridge, England.
Former Child Actor Starts Campaign to Expose Hollywood Pedophilia
Corey Feldman says he wants to "literally change the entertainment system as we know it."
Dissecting George H.W. Bush's Non-Apology
The 41st president attempted to frame a groping allegation as a lighthearted misunderstanding exacerbated by the stodgy humor of an aging man.
Actress Files First Lawsuit to Emerge From Harvey Weinstein Scandal
More than 50 women have now come forward to accuse the film producer of sexual misconduct.
How Are Today's Emerging Screenwriters Approaching the Subject of Rape?
In the aftermath of news about Harvey Weinstein and Cinefamily, a script database analyzes its stories for sexual violence.
New Allegations Against Harvey Weinstein Include Rape
After a report last Thursday about eight previously undisclosed lawsuits by women against Weinstein, 13 women alleged sexual harassment or assault by Weinstein in a piece in The New Yorker.
Harvey Weinstein Reached Settlements With Eight Women Over Allegations Including Sexual Harassment
In a statement, Weinstein said he was seeing therapists and planning to take some time off of work.