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Weinstein effect
The Weinstein effect is a trend in which famous or powerful figures - previously thought to be immune from most consequences due to their fame - are later accused of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct.[1] The term Weinstein effect came into use in October 2017, when media outlets began reporting on alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by film producer Harvey Weinstein.[2]
The effect is closely related to the MeToo movement and contributed to the movement’s growth. The two events are categorized by a cascade of abuse and assault allegations against many notable figures such as Kevin Spacey, Charlie Rose, Louis C.K., Dustin Hoffman, Matt Lauer, U.S. Representative John Conyers, United States Senator Al Franken, former Senate candidate Roy Moore, Les Moonves, Garrison Keillor, Welsh MP Carl Sargeant, Asia Argento, and U.S. Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh.[3][4][5]
- ^ The Harvey Weinstein effect (Report). USA Today. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ "100 Men Accused of Sexual Misconduct". Biography. Archived from the original on December 28, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
- ^ Eric Lutz (July 28, 2018). "CBS exec Les Moonves accused of sexual misconduct in latest Ronan Farrow bombshell". Mic. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
Moonves has also been a vocal supporter of the #MeToo movement
- ^ Wattles, Jackie (December 16, 2017). "Hollywood execs name Anita Hill to lead anti-harassment effort". CNNMoney. Cable News Network. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
Among the list of the commission's members are:... -- Les Moonves, chairman/CEO of CBS Corp
- ^ Severson, Kim (August 19, 2018). "Asia Argento, Who Accused Weinstein, Made Deal With Her Own Accuser". The New York Times. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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