Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo: One Year Later
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Last February, a jury found movie mogul Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual abuse, and ultimately sentenced him to 23 years in prison. The conviction of such a powerful figure marked a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement and left many hopeful that a major move toward justice was on the horizon. But in the 12 months since, how much has truly changed? And how did 2020 alter the outlook?
Content warning: This episode includes conversation related to sexual assault, sexual harassment and domestic violence.
Show Notes
Anne DePrince is a professor of psychology in the University of Denver’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and is faculty director of DU's Center for Community Engagement to advance Scholarship and Learning.
More information:
- The Hill: Harvey Weinstein's trial and understanding sexual assault
- The New York Times: Sexual Harassment Claims Against Cuomo: What We Know So Far
- Tarana Burke and #MeToo
- The Colorado Sun: Inaction on unemployment benefits is very bad news for women facing abuse
- Hands Off, Pants On Chicago
- YouTube: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Responds to Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL)
- New York Magazine: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: ‘I’m a Survivor of Sexual Assault’
- The New York Times: Viral Video Moves Sexual Harassment in Marine Corps to Forefront
