“It feels like you're walking into a minefield every day when you come into work.” Minor incidents of harassment aren’t unique to Hollywood, but they’re creating a toxic work environment for people in the industry. #The94Percenthttps://usat.ly/2tvAUyw
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In places like Hollywood, where this type of behavior has been normalized for decades, it’s not surprising that women who never come into contact with accused serial predators still feel the effects.
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It wasn’t until her professor began stroking her hands over a plate of Tater Tots that Brittany Rostron realized the man across the table believed they were on a date and not a business meeting.
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Brittany says she hopes her professor “hears the story or if other people like him hear the story they now know that's how they make us feel. And they should re-evaluate how they approach those situations."
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Isolated comments, lingering stares, and far more minor behaviors that send devaluing messages can cause a negative psychological impact as serious as the effects of other types of harassment, research shows.
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The cumulative effect is a toxic atmosphere that can leave women feeling depressed, anxious and trapped.
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Microaggressions are one component of a larger system of misconduct in Hollywood that USA TODAY has investigated with
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A USA TODAY exclusive survey of the entertainment industry found that 94% of hundreds of women questioned say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment or assault in their careers in Hollywood.http://www.the94percent.usatoday.com
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More women shared with USA TODAY their experiences of sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry, and their stories are chilling.http://www.the94percent.usatoday.com
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And these are the same people that feel we should respect their political opinions.
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