Sweden’s #metoo movement has come under attack after the suicide of its most prominent target. Sweden’s Aftonbladet daily accused him of pressing a woman to either have an abortion or forfeit a role. “Benny abandoned his life’s work abruptly as a result of a boundless media campaign,” said Sture Carlsson, interim head of the centre. The Fredriksson suicide has also catalysed growing criticism of Sweden’s energetic #metoo campaign from prominent Swedish women and feminists. Actor Noomi Rapace said her country’s #metoo campaign was problematic for choosing not to talk about the motivations of women making allegations.

Source: The Irish Times March 30, 2018 00:00 UTC