In Italy, #MeToo Falters Amid Public Scorn
Italian actress Asia Argento was one of the first to go public with accusations against Harvey Weinstein. But in Italy, "the culture of support for women is nonexistent," says an Italian screenwriter.
In the months since allegations of sexual harassment by major media figures took center stage in the United States, the #MeToo movement has had a ripple effect in Europe, prompting national conversations on a once-taboo topic. In some countries, the movement has been embraced.
But in Italy, the public has largely reacted with scorn and skepticism.
One of the first women to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault was
