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When the court of public opinion begins to favor women

The #MeToo movement has made men face professional consequences for their misconduct

TO ALL THE MEN WHO ARE WORRIED since the start of #MeToo that their careers and reputations could be shattered by mere allegations, as the President put it recently, I’d like to say: Welcome to the club.

Even before social media made slander user-friendly, a woman’s reputation could be destroyed with a single cruel rumor or photo. Maligning her character or sexual behavior can neutralize a woman’s accomplishments and her grievances.

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