'Weinstein’s story represents a case study—one that showcases why we must establish a wider culture that takes sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse seriously.'
As Harvey Weinstein heads to a hearing this month, in advance of his criminal trial on charges of sexual assault in June, new facts are sure to emerge about the many allegations against him. The film producer’s actions, and the “he said, she said” dynamic that accompanies many of these cases, will likely dominate the public conversation.
Weinstein’s story represents a case study—one that showcases why we must establish a wider culture that takes sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse seriously. Weinstein’s case isn’t just about holding him accountable. We are now faced with the challenge of acknowledging that Weinstein, and others like him, could not mistreat women without the explicit and implicit support of an industry that continued to greenlight his films despite the “open secret” about his true nature.
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