Power and Oppression

Article: https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/opinion/lupita-nyongo-harvey-weinstein.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-right-region&region=opinion-c-col-right-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region

This is less of a public policy but still something that is relevant and worth mentioning as it is a prime example of power and oppression. The many instances of  assaults against women by Harvey Weinstein show how being in a position of both literal and social power can enable abuse. Because no one questioned Weinstein and he had the ability to make or break actresses' careers, he used that to his advantage to assault and harass women. The women also felt as though they could not speak out, as he was at the head of a powerful company and none of the women knew about the countless other times he had harassed other young actresses. Though it is a disturbing thing, it is good that these situations are finally being brought to light. I hope that in the future people like him are shut down sooner, though I doubt that'll happen anytime soon. The roots of intimidation run deep.