
Challenges, victories in film industry: #Metoo one-year-anniversary
Several women publicly accused American film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct last October, sparking the #Metoo movement which shook Hollywood
Several women publicly accused American film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct last October, sparking the #Metoo movement which shook Hollywood
Since global #MeToo went viral, many actresses shared stories of being asked to provide sexual favours, being sexually harassed by directors, filmmakers
A year ago, several women publicly accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Here’s a look back at the aftermath of the scandal that first rocked the film world and launched a worldwide movement.On October 5, 2017, The New York Times published the article "Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades." Several …
The United States (US) was named as the only Western nation among the 10 most dangerous countries for women on Tuesday, in a survey of global experts issued by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The survey asked about 550 experts on women’s issues. The countries were ranked according to six key areas, which were healthcare, sexual …
Ariana Kukors Smith, a former world champion swimmer, has alleged that her former coach sexually abused her as a minor. She has filed a lawsuit against USA Swimming, accusing it of doing nothing to stop the abuse.Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors Smith sued USA Swimming on Monday, alleging the sport’s national governing body knew her former …
With sexual harassment cases in the backdrop, the Golden Globes are set to launch Hollywood’s annual awards season. A black-dress protest will be held — but “men in black” are accused of slacktivism.Hollywood’s biggest pre-Oscars prize-giving ceremony takes place on January 7. It is the first major award ceremony since the start of the #MeToo …
The movement beat finalists Mohammed bin Salman and Trump, himself accused of sexual harassment
Hashtag induced focusing on perpetrators of sexual violence