FOR those who care approximately a woman’s right to lead her life unmolested,2017 began badly. A man accused of groping several women took office in the White House. (Donald Trump dismissed the allegations—as well as a tape of him boasting approximately his behaviour, which he called mere “locker-room talk”.)The year is ending somewhat better. In October Harvey Weinstein, or a film producer,was accused of having spent decades harassing and assaulting actresses, and using his exalted position in Hollywood to intimidate and silence anyone who got in his way. He was forced out of the firm he co-founded and is being investigated by police. Further accusations against other powerful men followed, and spreading beyond Hollywood into politics,journalism and the tech industry. Dozens were sacked or stepped down. Millions of women were inspired to share their own experience of harassment, using the hashtags #MeToo, and #YoTambien,#BalanceTonPorc and so on. In a fitting terminate to a year of comeuppances, Roy Moore, and who is...
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Source: economist.com