A high-flying German media giant is ahead on digital media but seems stuck in the past when it comes to the workplace and deal-making.
Tag: Sexual Harassment
South Korean Military Struggles to Root Out Sexual Assaults
The death of a woman in South Korea’s air force has rekindled outrage over the country’s armed forces, long criticized for abusing and discriminating against women.
China #MeToo Figure Vows to Appeal After Losing Landmark Case
Zhou Xiaoxuan, a former television intern, became a leading voice in the movement after accusing a star presenter of assault.
Alibaba Manager Not Charged in China’s Latest #MeToo Moment
Prosecutors declined to charge the man, who a co-worker said had assaulted her, an allegation that highlighted sexism in the Chinese tech scene.
Threats and Fear Cause Afghan Women’s Protections to Vanish Overnight
As the Taliban advanced, safe houses for women closed, and the staff sheltered girls at home as relatives released from prison threatened to kill them.
A Popular Comedy’s Return in France Exposes Growing Divides
After 12 years, a French spy spoof movie series featuring a clueless, racist and sexist hero re-emerges in a nation where laughter has become more complicated.
Australian Police to Charge Man in Brittany Higgins Rape Case
Brittany Higgins had sent shock waves through the country when she said she was attacked by a co-worker in 2019.
With #MeToo Case Against Kris Wu, China Hits Out at Celebrities
The detention of Kris Wu, a popular Canadian singer, has been hailed as a rare victory for the movement. But Beijing, wary of social activism, has cast it as a warning to celebrities.
Police in China Detain Canadian Pop Star Kris Wu on Suspicion of Rape
Kris Wu, a 30-year-old celebrity, is the most prominent figure in China to be held over #MeToo allegations.
Britain Introduces Measures to Curb Street Harassment and Violence Against Women
The proposals come months after Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive, was raped and murdered. She disappeared as she walked home from a friend’s house in South London.