Cricket writer Sarah Waris calls out sexual harassment: Predatory behaviour in media is very real, needs fixing
6 years, 5 months ago

Cricket writer Sarah Waris calls out sexual harassment: Predatory behaviour in media is very real, needs fixing

Firstpost  

Women in media houses who work late hours, usually under stressful conditions, are especially susceptible to the sort of behaviour a female freelancer recently encountered. In a recent #MeToo moment that took media circles by storm, a young female freelancer from Kolkata exposed the alleged sexual harassment she had been subjected to by a senior sportswriter and editor. Women in media houses who work late hours, usually under stressful conditions, are especially susceptible to the sort of behaviour Waris said she experienced. The law apart, it is time media houses in the country are proactive, along with their employees, in creating sexual harassment-free workplaces.

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Sexual offences cannot be swept under the mat
1 year, 8 months ago

Sexual offences cannot be swept under the mat

Live Mint  

It has taken four months of protests, the formation of a committee and the filing of a case in the Supreme Court for the Delhi Police to register two first information reports against the head of the Wrestling Federation of India. Seven women wrestlers, one of them a minor and many of them highly decorated sportspersons, have accused the federation’s …

Murdoch’s News Corps newspapers demanded ‘sexist’ approach from photographers, inquiry hears
3 years, 10 months ago

Murdoch’s News Corps newspapers demanded ‘sexist’ approach from photographers, inquiry hears

The Independent  

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‘Vulnerable and violated’: Remote working sexual harassment exacerbated since spring lockdown, poll finds
4 years ago

‘Vulnerable and violated’: Remote working sexual harassment exacerbated since spring lockdown, poll finds

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Recommended Women subjected to new forms of online sexual harassment …

Workplace sexual harassment reports are rising during coronavirus — working from home may be a reason
4 years, 4 months ago

Workplace sexual harassment reports are rising during coronavirus — working from home may be a reason

ABC  

Coronavirus, working from home and recent high-profile cases are encouraging more women to come forward and revealing the true extent of Australia's sexual harassment problem, authorities have said. Key points: Victoria's equal opportunity commissioner says sexual harassment complaints are up about 8 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia Lawyers working in the area said many women felt more …

What I learned after my troll-defying tweet went viral (Opinion)
5 years, 4 months ago

What I learned after my troll-defying tweet went viral (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Melissa Blake is a freelance writer and blogger from Illinois. CNN — “Online harassment is the largest safety concern for female journalists, new study finds.” That’s the headline that I found myself staring at recently. “It’s not enough to mute or block somebody, you need to know if those threats are coming through, and we need more proactive …

Online harassment is the largest safety concern for female journalists, new study finds
5 years, 4 months ago

Online harassment is the largest safety concern for female journalists, new study finds

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Technology companies could be doing more to help ensure the safety of journalists, who face online threats and harassment, according to a press freedom group. Online harassment is the biggest safety concern facing many female journalists, according to Courtney Radsch, advocacy director at the Committee to Protect Journalists. “It’s not enough to mute or block …

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court
5 years, 4 months ago

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court

Live Law  

Priya Ranani gave her statement under section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code, before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, at the Rouse Avenue Court. Ms Ramani also stated that her article in Vogue Magazine was not intended to harm the reputation of Mr Akbar but only to bring about the stories of multiple women who have faced sexual harassment …

Swara Bhaskar says she didn’t realise she was being sexually harassed by a director until much later
5 years, 11 months ago

Swara Bhaskar says she didn’t realise she was being sexually harassed by a director until much later

Hindustan Times  

Actor Swara Bhaskar has revealed she was sexually harassed by a director but it took her nearly six to eight years to realise what had happened as the culture doesn’t teach women to recognise predatory behaviour. Swara, without taking any names, said the harassment happened at workplace and the director was being “predatory.” “It took me 6-8 years to realise …

Spotlight on #MeToo: Tackling workplace harassment in Indian media
6 years, 2 months ago

Spotlight on #MeToo: Tackling workplace harassment in Indian media

Firstpost  

As the #MeToo movement rages on, #Spotlight is a watch on sexual assault and everyday harassment in the workplace. Several cases of harassment made the headlines in 2017 as well: An anonymous blogger called ‘Indian Fowler’ accused The Viral Fever founder Arunabh Kumar of sexual harassment; multiple allegations surfaced against venture capitalist Mahesh Murthy ; a news report detailed an …

Journalist Organisations Issue Statement on MJ Akbar, Demand Probe
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalist Organisations Issue Statement on MJ Akbar, Demand Probe

The Quint  

Here is the full text of the statement: We the undersigned journalist organisations have been deeply concerned over the overwhelming complaints of sexual harassment in the media. There can be no dispute about the need for an impartial probe into all the complaints without fear of threat or intimidation to the complainants - and this acquires particular significance if one …

Journalism after #MeToo
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalism after #MeToo

The Hindu  

Over the last week, Indian journalism has finally been forced to confront what has long been its dirty secret. Going by the numerous agonising accounts of women journalists, about some male colleagues and editors abusing power and crossing the line, it appears that sexual harassment is no media outlet’s exclusive story. It must be protected.” Many of us, journalists, too …

Editors Guild of India 'condemns predatory conduct of men', expresses solidarity with women speaking up in #MeToo movement
6 years, 3 months ago

Editors Guild of India 'condemns predatory conduct of men', expresses solidarity with women speaking up in #MeToo movement

Firstpost  

The Editors Guild of India has also expressed “gratitude and solidarity towards women journalists” who shared their stories as part of the #MeToo movement. The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday “condemned all predatory conduct by men” accused of sexual harassment by scores of women journalists as part of the #MeToo movement in India. The guild also expressed its “gratitude …

Statement by The Editors Guild of India on alleged sexual harassment in newsrooms
6 years, 3 months ago

Statement by The Editors Guild of India on alleged sexual harassment in newsrooms

The Hindu  

The Editors Guild of India has noted with concern and dismay the incidence of alleged sexual harassment and assault on women journalists by their male colleagues. The Guild also expresses its gratitude and solidarity towards women journalists who have displayed the courage to bring these critical issues in public debate. The Guild extends its total support to all women journalists, …

Producers Guild of India sets up committee to lead anti-harassment efforts in wake of India's #MeToo movement
6 years, 3 months ago

Producers Guild of India sets up committee to lead anti-harassment efforts in wake of India's #MeToo movement

Firstpost  

Producers Guild of India said in an official statement that they extended full support for India’s MeToo moment In the wake of India’s MeToo moment, where women from different walks of life have taken to Twitter to call out incidents of sexual misconduct and their perpetrators, Producers Guild of India issued an official statement on 9 October, extending their support …

Journalist shares practical tips on how to deal with sexual harassment after sour experience
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalist shares practical tips on how to deal with sexual harassment after sour experience

Op India  

Last one week has been triggering and heartbreaking at a lot of levels with many women coming out and calling out their sexual abusers, especially from the media and television and film industry. Hence, her first advice is to put everything in writing: “It seems exhausting, but even if you don’t take your fight to court, you will need any …

Women in Media group condemns 'rampant sexism, misogyny', releases to-do list for J-schools, media organisations; read full statement
6 years, 3 months ago

Women in Media group condemns 'rampant sexism, misogyny', releases to-do list for J-schools, media organisations; read full statement

Firstpost  

In light of the #MeToo movement, the Network of Women in Media has released a statement that makes several demands, including counselling for the survivor and the accused, assistance in filing complaints and support for freelance journalists, who are especially vulnerable. All media organisations, including journalism colleges and departments, journalist unions and press clubs, must take suo moto cognisance of …

#Metoo in India: Mumbai Press Club backs women journalists, demands action from employers, law enforcement
6 years, 3 months ago

#Metoo in India: Mumbai Press Club backs women journalists, demands action from employers, law enforcement

Firstpost  

The Mumbai Press Club issued a statement on Saturday saying it stood in solidarity with the victims of sexual harassment. The press club posted the statement by its secretary Lata Mishra on its official Twitter handle late Saturday night. “The Mumbai Press Club stands in solidarity with the women journalists who have accused some people in the profession and prominent …

Tanushree Dutta sexual harassment row: Swara Bhasker analyses why #MeToo movement evades Bollywood
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta sexual harassment row: Swara Bhasker analyses why #MeToo movement evades Bollywood

Firstpost  

Swara Bhasker was one of the first persons to support Tanushree Dutta when the latter accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of Horn Ok Pleassss 10 years ago. In some sense everyone is compromised by these close relationships and friendships because when a crisis breaks- like an outsider accusing an industry veteran of sexual harassment at …

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