Hollywood Abusers

I don't know if I am more surprised at the accusations of abuse by Hollywood stars or their responses to the accusations.

Obviously, the actions by individuals like Harvey Weinstein are disgusting and completely inappropriate, and abuse, despite its normalization in such a profession field, should be accepted anywhere at anytime. 

However, I feel like the media (and inherently us as consumers and individuals as well) makes a big deal of the story, but forget to act upon it.  Rather, we continue to inflate and saturate the media with such stories and accusations, but fail to truly teach the lesson that sexual, mental, physical, or emotional abuse is wrong.

Yet, despite all the advocacy against abuse and encouraging everyone to stand up against it, Hollywood will forever be tainted by the legacy and symbol of the white male.  Just as VanDerWerff points out, as long as Hollywood and the cinema are influenced by the powerful works and ideas of infamous filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock, Hollywood will also be lined with makings of abuse and unhealthy sexual voyeurism, as seen with Hitchcock's obsession with actress Tippi Hedren.

VanDerWerff acknowledges that Hollywood is slowly improving, as more and more people are sticking to a "no asshole" rule of sorts.  However, I question if Hollywood will serve as a microcosm for our larger feature picture of life - I hope.