Sexual harassment claims made by pretty women are more likely to be believed

Young, attractive women are more likely to be believed when making accusations of sexual harassment, according to new research. Researchers took inspiration from the #MeToo movement in the study, in the hopes of exploring the notion of credibility in regards to sexual harassment claims. Their findings suggest that women who are not conventionally attractive may face … Read more

Sexual abuse by aid workers in poor countries is STILL going on three years after Oxfam Haiti

Sexual abuse by aid workers in poorer countries is STILL going on three years after the Oxfam Haiti scandal, MPs are told Vast majority of those surveyed believe abuse of aid recipients is continuing Exploiters may still be rehired in the aid sector as investigations are lacking The MPs’ report warned perpetrators are still escaping … Read more

Taylor Swift’s $1 sexual assault suit cited by Justice Elena Kagan in Supreme Court case 

Taylor Swift’s $1 sexual assault suit cited by Justice Elena Kagan in religious speech Supreme Court case By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com Published: 19:34 GMT, 13 January 2021 | Updated: 19:34 GMT, 13 January 2021 Taylor Swift’s $1 sexual assault suit was cited by Justice Elena Kagan in a religious speech Supreme Court case. Kagan … Read more

John Legend apologizes for ‘elevating’ activist Adam Foss who stands accused of sexual assault

John Legend is apologizing to the alleged sexual assault victims of former Massachusetts prosecutor turned criminal justice reform advocate Adam Foss.  The 42-year-old EGOT winner took to Twitter to issue a mea culpa for ‘elevating’ Foss back in 2015 when Legend and his organization, Free America, were working on a public awareness campaign about criminal … Read more

Alexander Wang steps out after denying sexual assault allegations

Alexander Wang joined a male companion at an Asian supermarket in Scarsdale, New York on Monday in his first sighting since denying a slew of sexual assault and harassment allegations. The 37-year-old disgraced designer was sporting sweats and hauling a cardboard box labeled ‘Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce.’ Wang was also wearing a surgical mask … Read more

Sky News sexual harassment whistleblower was unfairly sacked, hearing rules

Sky TV whistleblower wins dismissal case after he reported studio manager over ‘sexually degrading remarks’ about female stars including Helen Mirren and Kay Burley Sky TV worker Sean Duffy had reported Sky News floor manager Jimmy Lacey He had claimed to witness the behaviour towards Helen Mirren and Kay Burley He alleged his disclosure contributed to … Read more

Oxford University considers a ban on romantic and sexual contact between lecturers and students

Oxford University considers a ban on romantic and sexual contact between lecturers and students amid fears women could be at risk of harassment Would become only the second top UK university to outlaw such relationships Any don found flouting policy could face sanctions, from a warning to dismissal There are fears that the romantic liaisons … Read more

Fiona Apple slams Grammys hypocrisy for nominating Dr. Luke after Kesha’s sexual abuse allegations

Fiona Apple slams Grammys hypocrisy for nominating Dr. Luke after Kesha’s sexual abuse allegations By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com Published: 18:17 GMT, 18 December 2020 | Updated: 18:17 GMT, 18 December 2020 Fiona Apple called out the Recording Academy for nominating Dr. Luke despite sexual abuse allegations waged against him by Kesha. In an interview … Read more

Hollywood STILL has a sexual harassment problem, commission led by Anita Hill finds

Hollywood still has a long way to go to fix its culture of sexual harassment, according to an extensive new report from a commission led by Anita Hill.  The Hollywood Commission, which formed in late 2017 following an avalanche of abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein, on Tuesday released its Culture and Climate Report 2019-20, based … Read more

Chinese university faces backlash over sexism and blaming sexual harassment victims

Chinese university faces backlash after telling its students ‘women who are beautiful and wear revealing clothes are mostly likely to get sexually harassed’ The claims were made Monday in a seminar at Shandong Agricultural University Pictures of the lecture slides sparked fury after being posted online by students  One note claimed ‘beautiful women are most likely … Read more