Weinstein effect

The Weinstein effect is a scandal in which famous or powerful figures – previously thought to be immune from most consequences due to their fame – are later accused of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct.^[1] The term Weinstein effect came into use in October 2017, when media outlets began reporting on alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by film producer Harvey Weinstein.^[2]

The effect is closely related to the #MeToo movement and contributed to the movement’s growth. The two events are categorized by a cascade of abuse and assault allegations against many notable figures such as Diddy, R. Kelly, Kevin Spacey, Charlie Rose, Louis C.K., Dustin Hoffman, Matt Lauer, U.S. Representative John Conyers, United States Senator Al Franken, former Senate candidate Roy Moore, Les Moonves, Garrison Keillor, Welsh MP Carl Sargeant, Asia Argento, and U.S. Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh.^[3]^[4]^[5]

^ The Harvey Weinstein effect (Report). USA Today. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
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[1] The Harvey Weinstein effect (Report). USA Today. Retrieved September 26, 2018.

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