The verdict does irreversible damage to MeToo by severing the right to speak publicly, setting a dangerous precedent for victims of abuse.

The Kerala Women's Commission had previously urged the government to form Vishakha Committees on sexual harassment in the Malayalam film industry.

Football stars have long been revered for their greatness "on the field" -- making them culturally immune to accusations of violence.

The defamation suit sets a precedent for survivors to challenge the attacks on their credibility that the accused and the media indulge in.

A culture of hero worship gives big stars impunity, but solidarity towards the survivor is key to ending this cycle.

The woman expressed her apprehension regarding the independence and impartiality of the Internal Complaints Committee members.

An accuser whose allegations helped put the comedian behind bars said the decision "may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault."

"Time has come for our society to understand that sometimes a victim may for years not speak up due to the mental trauma. The woman cannot be punished for raising her voice against sexual abuse," the court said.

Domestic workers wrote to the minister to draw attention to the poor implementation of sexual harrassment laws in the informal sector.

Cases like Meesha Shafi's and others' highlight how patriarchal norms worsen an exploitative system.

Stealthing is non-consensual condom removal that exposes partners to increased risk of STIs and unwanted pregnancy.

While sexual harassment was prohibited before, there was no uniform definition, leading to a patchwork approach across the country.

Plus, the future of our universities — from brick-and-mortar, to a bunch of cyborgs.

When are we going to take women's safety seriously?

The deal, which would also not require Weinstein to pay personally, speaks to the limited means of justice available to most sexual harassment and assault survivors.

Imperfect humans will birth imperfect stories, but that shouldn't stop us from attempting to perfect the #MeToo movement.

Social movements for change have a pattern: two steps forward, one step backward.

To prevent people from reliving traumatic experiences, the brain processes and stores such memories differently.