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Male redemption arc: why Hollywood forgives abusive men

Isabelle Shaw — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:08:54 +0000

Behind the glitz and glam, there is a long history of abuse in Hollywood. With the rise of feminism you'd think times were changing. Yet a number of serial abusers 'cancelled' during #MeToo have already returned to the stage, screen, or behind the camera. And plenty of people have welcomed them home.

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#MeToo in Taiwan: ‘If we keep our voices loud, the movement will never die’

AngelSun — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:38:21 +0000

Wave Makers, a Taiwanese political drama on Netflix, has ignited a #MeToo movement in the country six years after the campaign first began. This wave of allegations reveals major systemic issues, preventing sexual assault victims from even getting to court.

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Exposing abuse in the acting industry: Why is it so prominent?

Isabelle Shaw — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:15:45 +0000

Abuse is prominent in the acting industry. The way the industry works facilitates powerful figures to exploit their power over actors, especially young and vulnerable children. The extent of abuse reflects our current society: it is an extension of the ‘rape culture’ deeply ingrained in the modern world.

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The Power of Women’s Voices

Isabelle Shaw — Mon, 29 May 2023 13:01:19 +0000

The twenty-first century might be perceived as a safe period for women to speak out against gender-based discrimination. Yet, stigma still exists on a global level which limits women’s voices.

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