Judith
Lewis Herman (re trauma and recovery) writes:
“In
order to escape accountability for his crimes, the perpretator does
everything in his power to promote 'forgetting'
and if the secrecy fails, the perpretator attacks
the credibility of his victim.
If
he cannot silence her, absolutely, he tries to make sure no
one is listening!
Further,
she states, “...in practice, the standard for what constitutes rape
is set, not at the level of women's experience of violation ~ but
just above the level of coercion acceptable to man!”
Since the Bill Cosby episodes (still ungoing), numerous other persons
are
publically forwarding “sexual
assault(s)”
inflicted on them
by business associates, men at bars and those in 'high places'.
It's
despicable that there are literally thousands of others'
sexually assaulted'
whose names lack notoriety in the press.
In The Hamilton
Spectator's “In Brief” Article (November 17):
20
More Accuse Spacey of Inappropriate Actions
who claim, “Kevin Spacey acted inappropriately toward them, while
he was working as artistic director of The Old Vic between 2004 and
2015,” according to an investigation completed by the theatre. The
Old Vic released a statement on Thursday stating it 'received 20
personal testimonies of Spacey's alleged behaviour. No one was a
minor at the time...and those who enountered Spacey's behavior did
not know how to react...and therefore, did not come forward. All but
2 of the instances happened before 2009, according to the
investigation.
The theatre's statement issued an apology for not creating a better
environment
where people would feel safe about coming forward.
Woman
Blasts Netflix for Renewing The Ranch:
A woman accused Danny Masterson of rape
is speaking out against Netflix for renewing and promoting the
actor's show “The Ranch.” Chrissie Carnell Bixler told the
Daily Beast, “I was sick when I read Netflix' s statement on
continuing with 'The Range' and continuing their working
relationship with a man who has violently raped
her...and abused
so many women.” Bixler who claimed the Church of Scientology
brushed her allegations aside, accused Netflix of doing the same.
Masterson, a Scientologist best known for his role on “That '70's
Show,' produces and acts alongside Ashton Kutcher in the Netflix
show. Months after the LAPD confirmed it was investigating Masterson
for sexual
assault, Netflix
announced it would release new episodes of “The Ranch.” The
streaming service took a markedly different approach after Kevin
Spacey was accused of sexual
misconduct, cutting
ties with the “House of Cards” actor and suspending production.
Masterson has been accused of raping
4 women in the early 2000's.
SUNY
Strips Weinstein of Honourary Degree:
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's alleged abuse
of women
has cost him an honourary degree he received form his old school. The
State University of New York on Wednesday formally revoked the
honourary doctorate Weinstein received from the university in
Buffalo...a SUNY school, in 2000. “Today, the SUNY board of
trustees made it clear that harrassment
or sexual misconduct,
in any form, will not be tolerated by the State University of New
York. Weinstein attended the university from 1969 through 1973.”
Mark
Schwahn Suspended from The Royals:
After being accused of sexual
harrassment, on
the set of “One Tree Hill,” The studios said, “Mark Schwahn has
been suspended from its current show, 'The Royals,' as we continue
our investigation. “Royals” star Alexandra Park said that she
had been exposed
to
this reprehensible behaviour, and that she wants to see a 'new
normal' in the industry now plagued by sexual
misconduct allegations. Over
the weekend, writer Audrey Wauchope accused Schwahn of inappropriate
behaviour
on the WB show. The female cast and crew issued a statement backing
Wauchope on Monday. The male co-stars followed suit with statements.
Andy
Henry Accused of Urging Women to Disrobe:
Five women have come forward alleging a former casting staff
member for the CBS drama 'CSI' pressured them to remove their
clothes. The accusers claim Andy Henry encouraged them to stick
around after his group edition workshop courses ended so he could
further instruct them privately, according to a new report by The
Hollywood Reporter. But as their private session progressed, Jenny
Kern, an aspiring actress at the time, claims Henry suggested she
take off more and more clothing...starting with her bra, as a way of
bringing 'more vulnerability' to the performance. Several other
accusers shared similar stories. Another woman, Mandy June Turpin,
claims Henry touched her breast and shoulders during their alleged
encounter. Henry said in a state ment to THR that he “doesn't
believe or recall” the fondling allegation, but did apologize for
encouraging women to disrobe during the private audition tutorials.
Once allegations of Henry's ploys came to light in 2008, he was fired
from both “CSI” and his own private firm, according to THR. He
has since helped cast major films including, “The Amazing
Spider-Man” and “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning
Thief.”
(The foregoing are excerpts from Nov. 17th publication by News
Services)
Sierra D. Waters' Solution:
I
wore a pair of faded old jeans and a plain grey baggy shirt. I
hadn't even taken a shower...and I did not put on an ounce of makeup.
I grabbed a worn-out-black oversized jacket to cover myself, even
though it is warm outside.
I
had made conscious decisions lately....to look like 'less of what I
thought a male would want to see me.' I want to disappear from such
male(s)!
Kate McGarry's Solution:
Hand off my ass ~ or I'll rip off your balls!!! And it works!
Positive
Explanation Needed
Since
most sexual abuse begins well before puberty, preventive education,
if it is to have any effect at all, should begin early in grade
school. Ideally, information on sexual abuse should be integrated
into a general curriculum of 'Sex Education.' In those countries,
where the experiment has been tried, it
has been shown conclusively, that children can learn what they need
to know about sexual
abuse
without undue fright...or developing, generally negative
sexual attitudes. (Unknown Author)
Some Christian families (and other religious sects) object to
'Sexual Education' in both elementary and secondary schools...strongly
believing
that
such information should be given at home by the parents. Yet, do they
do so?
My
family with strong Christian principles was a prime example. I was
not even informed about a 'monthly period' that girls have!!! Yet,
my sister and I had the bi-jesus
kicked into us...if we ever did anything unapproved by our parents.
Lying and swearing were absolute sins...and Sundays were reserved for
worshiping God in Sunday School and Church services...at the local
Baptist Church.
Pregnancies
in Grade 7 and 8:
As a teacher of Senior Public School classes, 'Sex Education' was
never part of the curriculum. Yet, I had 3 senior girls (1 Grade 7
and 2 Grade 8's) who had become pregnant! With a couple girls who had
not yet told their parents, I sat with them (for support) in private
conversations with their mothers as they were informed.
Merle Baird-Kerr...written November 17, 2017
