#MeToo didn’t go far enough
Summary
Jerusalem Demsas and Matthew Yglesias debate whether the #MeToo movement achieved sufficient cultural change or went too far in its social enforcement. They discuss the tension between legal remedies and cultural shifts, citing Catharine MacKinnon’s work on sexual harassment and the difficulties of prosecuting assault. The hosts analyze specific cases like Leon Wieseltier and Aziz Ansari to explore the limits of public shaming and the lack of clear policy guidelines. They also examine polling data suggesting that while harassment is widely acknowledged, many feel social interactions have be…
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Me Too movement and its origins
Me Too as therapeutic vs. legal change and social norms
Victims' desires vs. criminal justice system limitations
Catharine MacKinnon's view on Me Too eroding disbelief
The evidentiary challenges of proving sexual assault
Shifting workplace norms and corporate training
Public perception, backlash, and the 'what's next' question
Media reckoning, shaming, and the case of Leon Wieseltier
Punishment, rehabilitation, and the failure of Time's Up
Navigating social interactions and the 'walking on eggshells' feeling
Generational differences in workplace professionalism
EEOC complaints rise despite perceived backlash to Me Too
Social media's role in protest and the Srinivasan case
Solidarity across class lines and shifting social scripts
Gentrification, poverty, and the 'truly disadvantaged'
Political resistance to neighborhood change and Jane Jacobs
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