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A movement using the #MeToo hashtag spread to draw attention to sexual assault. It came to the fore after a social media post by Alyssa Milano regarding allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

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Reports & Analysis

Scene from 'Romeo und Juliet' in which Juliet mourns the dead Romeo

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's nude scene

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's nude scene

The actors who played Romeo and Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film are suing Paramount for child abuse on set.
FilmJanuary 4, 2023
Women in India hold protest signs reading "Resist sexual violence" and "No means no"

India: How women tackle inequality and abuse in Mollywood

India: How women tackle inequality and abuse in Mollywood

A group of women set up a collective to help female creatives. But being associated with the group comes at a price.
SocietyNovember 22, 2022
Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan in character on a film set

A German director portrays the research that led to #MeToo

A German director portrays the research that led to #MeToo

Maria Schrader's "She Said" shows the power of investigative journalism, which led to uncovering the Weinstein scandal.
FilmNovember 18, 2022
SUSANNA exhibition, paiting of a nude woman trying to pull away from 2 men

Susanna in the arts and through the ages

Susanna in the arts and through the ages

A Cologne museum exhibit exemplifies current feminist issues like victim blaming.
CultureOctober 30, 2022
A woman holds up a sign that reads "#metoo"

5 years of #MeToo: How it shook up the world

5 years of #MeToo: How it shook up the world

For five years, women have been publicly sharing their experiences of sexual harassment under the hashtag #MeToo.
Human RightsOctober 5, 2022
Film still from "Blonde," Ana de Armas sits in front of a mirror and laughs.

Monroe is more than a sex symbol in new film

Monroe is more than a sex symbol in new film

A new film shows how Marilyn Monroe was ahead of her time politically. "Blonde" premieres on Netflix on September 28.
CultureSeptember 27, 2022
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In the spotlight

R Kelly, man in a suit and wearing sunglasses

The power of the hashtag

Digital movements like #MeToo and #MuteRKelly have raised awareness for justice, but there is a flipside.
CultureSeptember 24, 2021
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, speaking on stage

Prince Andrew distressing the royals?

The nonagenarian British queen has had her share of drama and tragedy this year. How will she deal with Prince Andrew?
CultureAugust 13, 2021
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Opinion

Torsten Landsberg

An opportunity for #MeToo

Torsten Landsberg
Commentary
SocietyAugust 22, 2018

Opinion: Why 2018 is the year of the woman

Susanne Lenz-Gleissner
Commentary
CultureJanuary 10, 2018