Effects Of Harvey Weinstein's Influence On Women

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Why do people abuse? Why do they do things that they know are wrong? The act of misconduct usually comes from people who think they are superior and invincible. Assuming that they have the right to prey on women who they conclude are too afraid to speak up. Abusers are preying on the weak like animals and it is problematic. In fact, the community will be much better if people treat others based on equality an respect. However, they are still some ignorant people out there who still treat women with no dignity—Harvey Weinstein is one of many sickening people who overuses power on women and eventually brings a bad reputation to himself and the whole Hollywood industries.
During the month of October 2017—many Hollywood actresses came clean and spoken out about the film producer, Harvey Weinstein. Who use his position and power to sexually exploit these actresses. Big name star such as Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Cara Delevingne, just to name a few, was harassed by Weinstein in the past. This situation set off a big domino effect in the community as more and more people come forward to talk about what the harasser did and also about sexual harassment issue as a whole. …show more content…

How can this be sweep under the rug for this long? It is an undeniable fact that not many victims of abuse will have enough courage to speak up when it comes to sexual harassment issue. There will always be a reason not to speak up. Whether they don’t want to lose their jobs, reputation, or put their social position on the line. Or perhaps they fear that no one will believe and feel weak, shameful and powerless that they don’t even know where to