Our problem with sexual abuse is about more than Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein
Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE A report from 'The New Yorker' accuses  Harvey Weinstein  of raping three women  including Italian star Asia Argento. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@FantasticMrNate) has the story. Buzz60
Harvey Weinstein in 2016. (Photo: Richard Shotwell  Invision/AP)
Of the many horrifying and shocking details in Tuesday's The New Yorker report that  movie mogul Harvey Weinstein  allegedly raped  sexually assaulted and sexually harassed more than a dozen women  one that sticks out is a quote from French actress Emma de Caunes  who said  Weinstein  exposed  himself  to her in a hotel room in 2010.
The magazine's searing investigation into Weinstein's alleged sexual predation comes only five days after The New York Times published a meticulous account that detailed three decades of alleged sexual harassment and abuse. The Times published another report on Tuesday  in which Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie accused  Weinstein  of harassment.
It's an indictment of  Weinstein   who has since been fired from  his  own company and denounced by dozens of A-list stars and filmmakers who have worked with  him . But it's also an indictment of the Hollywood culture that allowed  Weinstein 's abuses to continue for nearly 30 years  seemingly unabated. "Even in an industry in which sexual harassment has long persisted  Mr. Weinstein stands out " the Times noted.
The issue isn't isolated to  Weinstein  or the film industry. This happens in every industry  in social circles  in public spaces. Keeping track of just the famous male figures at the center of these allegations is downright exhausting.
Much has been said in the past few days of the “whisper networks” by which women communicate to protect themselves  including the one that made at least part of  Weinstein 's behavior common knowledge. Some have asked why no woman has spoken on the record about  Weinstein 's behavior before now. That's the wrong question. It's not the whispers we should be focusing on  but the deafening silence of bystanders and enablers. It's the culture — both within and beyond Hollywood — dominated by toxic masculinity that ignored  Weinstein 's problematic behavior  that let rumor remain rumor  and that endangers women everywhere if it's not curtailed.
Also: Everything you need to know about Harvey Weinstein’s downfall
The list of men in Hollywood who have been accused of sexual misconduct  harassment or assault gets longer all the time. Woody Allen. Bill Cosby. Roman Polanski. Casey Affleck and Louis C.K. have been accused of misconduct. The broader film community also has been rocked by allegations against prominent film bloggers Devin Faraci and Harry Knowles and “Honest Trailers” creator Andy Signore.  The Los Angeles art house cinema Cinefamily  suspended operations after accusations surfaced.
 We  know  Harvey Weinstein  isn’t the only one  but how many predators are left that  we  don’t know about? Accusers risk their livelihoods and further harassment by speaking out. Some don't understand what has happened. Others are told to get used to it  to "be cool" or "take a joke."
The Onion captured the problem best with its headline  ‘How Could  Harvey Weinstein  Get Away With This?’ Asks Man Currently Ignoring Sexual Misconduct Of 17 Separate Coworkers  Friends  Acquaintances.
It’s not enough to point at  Weinstein  as a problem. The bigger challenge is changing this climate  calling out everyday harassment and sexism in Hollywood and the culture at large.
Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE A report from 'The New Yorker' accuses  Harvey Weinstein  of raping three women  including Italian star Asia Argento. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@FantasticMrNate) has the story. Buzz60
Harvey Weinstein in 2016. (Photo: Richard Shotwell  Invision/AP)
Of the many horrifying and shocking details in Tuesday's The New Yorker report that  movie mogul Harvey Weinstein  allegedly raped  sexually assaulted and sexually harassed more than a dozen women  one that sticks out is a quote from French actress Emma de Caunes  who said  Weinstein  exposed  himself  to her in a hotel room in 2010.
The magazine's searing investigation into Weinstein's alleged sexual predation comes only five days after The New York Times published a meticulous account that detailed three decades of alleged sexual harassment and abuse. The Times published another report on Tuesday  in which Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie accused  Weinstein  of harassment.
It's an indictment of  Weinstein   who has since been fired from  his  own company and denounced by dozens of A-list stars and filmmakers who have worked with  him . But it's also an indictment of the Hollywood culture that allowed  [TGT] 's abuses to continue for nearly 30 years  seemingly unabated. "Even in an industry in which sexual harassment has long persisted  [TGT] stands out " the Times noted.
The issue isn't isolated to  Weinstein  or the film industry. This happens in every industry  in social circles  in public spaces. Keeping track of just the famous male figures at the center of these allegations is downright exhausting.
Much has been said in the past few days of the “whisper networks” by which women communicate to protect themselves  including the one that made at least part of  Weinstein 's behavior common knowledge. Some have asked why no woman has spoken on the record about  Weinstein 's behavior before now. That's the wrong question. It's not the whispers we should be focusing on  but the deafening silence of bystanders and enablers. It's the culture — both within and beyond Hollywood — dominated by toxic masculinity that ignored  Weinstein 's problematic behavior  that let rumor remain rumor  and that endangers women everywhere if it's not curtailed.
Also: Everything you need to know about Harvey Weinstein’s downfall
The list of men in Hollywood who have been accused of sexual misconduct  harassment or assault gets longer all the time. Woody Allen. Bill Cosby. Roman Polanski. Casey Affleck and Louis C.K. have been accused of misconduct. The broader film community also has been rocked by allegations against prominent film bloggers Devin Faraci and Harry Knowles and “Honest Trailers” creator Andy Signore.  The Los Angeles art house cinema Cinefamily  suspended operations after accusations surfaced.
 [TGT]  know  [TGT]isn’t the only one  but how many predators are left that  [TGT]  don’t know about? Accusers risk their livelihoods and further harassment by speaking out. Some don't understand what has happened. Others are told to get used to it  to "be cool" or "take a joke."
The Onion captured the problem best with its headline  ‘How Could  [TGT]Get Away With This?’ Asks Man Currently Ignoring Sexual Misconduct Of 17 Separate Coworkers  Friends  Acquaintances.
It’s not enough to point at  Weinstein  as a problem. The bigger challenge is changing this climate  calling out everyday harassment and sexism in Hollywood and the culture at large.