Thursday, November 23, 2017

Despicable!

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

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