Your first mistake is getting your news from Fox.
If only this anonymous board had some way of verifying whether you're actually a woman and not just another troll...
Why does it matter who they are if what they're saying makes sense?
This isn’t something new - especially with conservative politicians. See: Pence.
Also trump
It's certainly a much needed movement (see: Harvey Weinstein) but the problem is the actions of a few can destroy the credibility of the entire movement (see: the Aziz Ansari debacle) Unfortunately people are going to jump on the instances of misuse of this movement and drive a wedge with it
Right. How was Aziz's case finalized? I didn't get to follow up
The general consensus was that Aziz was guilty of nothing more than being overly pushy and immature. People jumped on that story as an example of how #MeToo could run out of control, which ultimately did cause it to lose credibility
I wouldn't be surprised if that is true. That imaginary senator is just afraid. I only know one close case with accusations and they were false. The violence (physical) was from her to him.
Oh absolutely there is backlash. Every movement goes through it though. The pendulum swings so far one way that society says, wait, that’s too far. I feel like it begin with the Aziz date story.. Like all things, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.,The #metoo movement brought awareness that was needed, but then it went too far by including common date scenarios that are harmless. This is the natural reaction to the too far phase, then everything will be back to normal soon
So we're looking for some middle ground?
I think others have stated. We should treat this on a case by case basis. The automatic jumping onto someone for minor uncomfortable situations and equating it to rape has become a little absurd. I didn’t read the article but I have seen on three occasions now where men from work have requested to not travel with female colleagues just the two of them I think people are reacting to extremes right now and it will be back to normal at some point with added awareness
This movement is a causing men to be presumptuously criminalized for any sexual initiative. It also belittles the real sexual crimes committed on both women and men. Grouping together rape, and just creepy guy asking for you number at work should be discouraged. A movement like this should focus on the real crimes
@8ulWZy: Can you tell me exactly why they need the movement? What is the problem that it solves? We already have harassment, sexual harassment laws. As far as I can tell, it is a matter of 1) community support 2) being able to destroy a man’s reputation with zero proof on a woman’s word (whether rightfully or wrongfully)
Is this movement really out of control? No one is failing to see these misdeeds on a spectrum. And no one has demanded Ansari face charges like Weinstein should. But people are finally discussing how sexual coercive behavior hurts others--and that's a good thing.
It may not have become an issue in scale yet, but it is definitely losing reason and perspective. Ansari has not been tried or convicted (Thank God, I guess), but he stopped attending awards shows and probably even lost some awards because of that. So it is definitely impacting people's careers. And Matt Damon had to face a lot of heat just for saying there are various degrees in these issues and we should be mindful of them. So, yeah, there is a sort of lynch mob mentality right now, and silencing anyone who is trying to even talk about due process.
A couple of celebs had a little backlash. I hope that's as bad as it gets. A ton of people are feeling empowered for the first time. Let's hope they don't let it go to their heads.
Female staffers and lobbyists have found “many male legislators will no longer meet with them privately,” reported The Miami Herald. “I had a senator say, ‘I need my aide here in the room because I need a chaperone,’ ” lobbyist Jennifer Green told the paper. “I said, ‘Senator, why do you need a chaperone? . . . Do you feel uncomfortable around me?’ ‘Well,’ he said, ‘anyone can say anything with the door shut.’ ” “I’m getting the feeling that we’re going back 20 years as female professionals,” said Green, who owns her company. “I fully anticipate I’m going to be competing with another firm that is currently owned by some male, and the deciding factor is going to be: ‘You don’t want to hire a female lobbying firm in this environment.’ ” If men start to back away from women, at least in professional settings, it’s difficult to see how that will aid the feminist cause. ... be wary of unintended consequences. Turning men and women into hostile opposing camps is not going to be good for either sex. http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/02/04/male-backlash-against-metoo-is-brewing.html “In 2002, Mike Pence told the Hill that he never eats alone with a woman other than his wife and that he won’t attend events featuring alcohol without her by his side, either.” I’m sure Pence would say that he’s just being careful. But I wonder if he realizes the discriminatory consequences of his rule. Over his career, he has had many colleagues and employees. With the men, he can have complex relationships that traverse work and social contexts, build trust, and eventually help their careers. A woman who hoped Pence would be a mentor to her, on the other hand, wouldn’t be able to avail herself of those opportunities, since he can’t even have lunch with her. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2017/03/30/pences-unwillingness-to-be-alone-with-a-woman-is-a-symptom-of-a-bigger-problem/