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5 times men trivialised sexual harassment in media and why that's a problem

Rape jokes minimise the seriousness of rape and sexual assault, and the way it harms its victims

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Producer Harvey Weinstein speaks at the ceremony for the unveiling of the star for Italian composer Ennio Morricone on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Photo: Reuters

Kaitlynn Mendes & Jessica Ringrose | The Conversation

In the past few weeks, although there have been many useful conversations about sexual harassment, we can’t help but notice that some men still don’t seem to get what all the fuss is about. Others seem to be making attempts to engage, but can’t seem to do it in a productive way.

After taking stock of many recent responses to the issue of sexual harassment and assault, we have created a list of five ways it has been minimised in popular culture over the past few weeks, with explanations about why they are not ok. This isn’t about