The book is often described as the world’s first novel and a touchstone of Japanese literature. But some of its themes, including its take on gender and power, have echoed over centuries.
Tag: #MeToo Movement
Marlène Schiappa Posed for Playboy (Clothed). France Is Looking, and Talking.
Critics have questioned the junior minister’s choice of publication, and called the magazine shoot a distraction amid nationwide protests over a new pension law.
When Clothes Fly Off, This Intimacy Coordinator Steps In
Jessica Steinrock’s work on intimate scenes in film has come to prominence as the entertainment industry reels from the litany of sexual abuses brought to light by the #MeToo movement.
‘Squid Game’ Actor Oh Young-soo Goes on Trial on Sex Crime Charges on Feb. 3
Oh Young-soo, the actor who portrayed a contestant in the popular Netflix series, is accused of inappropriately touching a South Korean woman in 2017.
France’s César Film Awards Bar Nominees Investigated on Sexual Violence Charges
The César Academy’s decision is its latest effort to improve its image after years marked by abuse scandals.
She Came Out of Nowhere, and Now No One in France Can Ignore Her
Sandrine Rousseau is using her talent for grabbing headlines with provocative ideas to shift the focus of the national debate from the themes favored by the far-right to climate change and #MeToo.
She Came Out of Nowhere, and Now No One in France Can Ignore Her
Sandrine Rousseau is using her talent for grabbing headlines with provocative ideas to shift the focus of the national debate from the themes favored by the far-right to climate change and #MeToo.
Canadian Singer Kris Wu Sentenced to Prison for Rape in China
Before his arrest over #MeToo allegations, Kris Wu was one of China’s most popular entertainers, with legions of fans and brand deals.
Australian Judge Orders New Trial in Rape Case That Shook Capital
A former parliamentary staffer is accused of raping a colleague in the defense minister’s office. The judge said a juror had brought an article on sexual assault cases into the jury room against her instructions.
Trial Opens for Bruce Lehrmann, Man Accused of Rape in Australia’s Parliament House
The trial of the Australian man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins will be viewed against the backdrop of the global #MeToo movement.