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The #MeToo movement is changing the way sexual harassment is treated in the workplace.
Women are no longer tolerating working in environments where inappropriate conduct and hostility run rampant. They’re speaking up, taking action, and exercising their legal rights.
Here are some of the most notable ways the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have empowered women to take action:
It made sexual harassment a legitimate issue that couldn’t be ignored any longer.
It helped women see how many other’s have similar stories to theirs.
It showed how rampant sexual harassment was no matter the industry.
It showed women that they can file lawsuits for sexual harassment in the workplace.
It opened up the discussion on other civil rights.
It encouraged more surveys and research to be done on sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
For a time, women who reported sexual harassment in the workplace faced less career consequences.
It encouraged witnesses of sexual harassment to file complaints with the victim’s permission.
It forced employers to strengthen their sexual harassment policies and training programs.
The #MeToo movement helped take down well-known people like Harvey Weinstein, showing that no one is too wealthy or powerful to take on legally.
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