sexual

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Emilia, by contrast, is a strikingly modern figure in her cynical assessments of the hypocrisy of a culture that will deride women for sexual behavior that wouldn’t be censured in men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

By putting her name back in the news, Trump unwittingly gave #MeToo another moment to show that, actually, there are still a lot of people who care about stopping sexual violence.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Dateline NBC’s ‘To Catch a Predator’ and host Chris Hansen were cheered for taking down sexual abusers of children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Experts said the case marks an unprecedented shift in Thailand -- which never had a #MeToo movement -- with Thais more openly discussing sexual harassment and abuse.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Once again in the South, the combination of sexual and economic dangers ignited a thunderous reaction, but members of the Citizens’ Councils followed a course of action suited to the conservative nature of their class.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson