Monday, November 20, 2017

From journalism to politics to Hollywood, etc. Sexual harassment claims saga continues

In the past 60 to 90 days, many prominent people have been accused of sexual harassment that it is quite disgusting to read. Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Tambor, Brett Ratner, Russell Simmons, and Jeremy Piven are only a handful of names. Kevin Spacey, Al Franken, Steve Jurvetson, and Charlie Rose have lost their jobs also recently due to the ridiculous actions. Whether it's journalism, politics, Hollywood, or venture capital; many diverse industries are being classified as unsafe places to work for both genders. Louis C.K. and Roy Moore have become lurid household names for sexual misconduct. Is there something psychologically wrong with these high profile men? That question is very hard to answer, as some of them including Harvey Weinstein have lost their marriage and state of mind also. Weinstein went to a residential treatment facility about six weeks ago, to seek help for sex addiction plus other problems. What about the victims, and how can they get help? Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Olivia Munn and other famous Hollywood actresses have told the press, and general public about their meetings with Mr. Weinstein; Brett Ratner and other movie directors. The #MeToo movement is growing rapidly on Twitter, and many people have tweeted their experiences on various social media platforms. Victims of sexual harassment have been encouraged to file a legal claim, even if they have allowed the extremely rude behavior. Sexual harassment has been going on for many decades, and there is no real ending for this major societal problem. Victims should seek help from therapists, because it will help them conquer their fear of not speaking out. Sexual harassment in the workplace seemed to be declining until the past six months, as all the bizarre cases in an array of industries have been revealed. Finally, let's look at some famous sexual harassment cases like the Clarence Thomas hearings in 1991. Some other notorious sexual harassment cases are Navy Tailhook scandal of 1991; Senator Bob Packwood and his sexual misconduct in the 1980s; comedian David Letterman and his major late night mishaps in the late 1990s and early 2000s decade; and New York Times journalist Glenn Thrush recently. In the end, the best advice is for everyone to be very meticulous of their actions and environs. Hope the reader likes the image above of the various paths, which people should seek whether they are the accused or the victims. Good night and good luck!

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