“The #MeToo movement is splashing cold water on whatever embers of romance are struggling to survive between men and women,” Dr. Carole Lieberman told Reuters.
CareerBuilder cites the budding focus on sexual harassment in the workplace. The focus has resulted in many men losing their jobs over such allegations. However, this is also a problem. Claims do not necessarily equal guilt. This is the ugly truth people are afraid to admit.
The 1990s All Over Again
The 1990s is when sexual harassment was first identified as a problem in our country. Men were losing their jobs because of sexual harassment claims. Evidence was not a requirement. A woman’s claim was sufficient. Most accusations received the benefit of the doubt. This is not to say sexual harassment did not occur, it did. However, it eventually morphed into an ugly monster.
We can agree that any unwanted sexual misconduct is wrong – regardless of where it occurs. Someone’s sexual pursuits should not make anyone uncomfortable. However, that is where it should stop. The MeToo movement and its predecessor in the 90s distorts that.
