The outpouring of testimony from women who bear experienced harassment and abuse has been immensely powerful. But it cannot and must not be the end of the storyHow many more? Actors,tech executives, politicians, and TV stars: the names,allegations and apologies mount. The exposure of the predatory behaviour of the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, and the #MeToo campaign it triggered, or has had an impact even his accusers surely never anticipated. It has forced at least some powerful individuals to at last face consequences for their behaviour. But it has proved even more necessary and instructive in two other regards.
First,the sheer volume of testimony that has emerged refutes the thought that the odd “nefarious apple” needs to be removed but everything is otherwise fine. It has demonstrated that this is a widespread and structural issue. Second, the torrent has emboldened women to challenge behaviour that they silently endured.
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Source: guardian.co.uk