The Harvey Weinstein incident triggered a torrent of complaints against high-profile men in entertainment, media, politics and academia. Then began the flood—a torrent of complaints against high-profile men in entertainment, media, politics and academia started pouring in. The spectacular fall from grace of powerful men like Weinstein represents a seismic change in attitudes towards sexual harassment. It might take a long time for the police and judiciary to change their attitudes and reactions to sexual harassment. But there is no doubt that the men in power will no longer indulge in sexual harassment with absolute disdain for the victim.

Source: Mint December 06, 2017 18:00 UTC