The Chinese Communist Party has long promoted gender equality as a core tenet, but as cases of gender abuse make headlines, Beijing has tried to squelch dissent and control the narrative.
Tag: Sexual Harassment
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Spain Passes Law Requiring ‘Freely Expressed’ Consent for Sex
The law comes six years after the gang rape of an 18-year-old woman stirred mass protests and a general reckoning over the rights of sexual abuse victims.
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Mario Batali Settles 2 Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits
The celebrity chef has reached an agreement with two women who accused him of grabbing them in separate incidents in Boston.
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Deshaun Watson’s Apology Undercuts the N.F.L.’s Message
The league has looked for contrition in determining its discipline of players accused of conduct violations. Deshaun Watson’s insistence that he did nothing wrong undermined its attempt at rehabbing his image.
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Watson Suspended 11 Games and Fined $5 Million in Sexual Misconduct Case
The N.F.L. was seeking a yearlong suspension, but reached a settlement with the quarterback after an arbitrator recommended a six-game penalty.