But that doesn't mean workers in Hollywood have faith that other harassers and abusers will be similarly punished. "People don't believe their complaints will be taken seriously, they don't believe that something will happen to people who are found to be harassers. Traditionally underrepresented groups had less confidence; among biracial women, for example, the number was 23 per cent, Hill noted. Few people are reporting sexual harassment or misconduct, because there is little confidence something will be done about it. Hill said she was also struck by the fact that the respondents "really believe in this industry.

Source: CBC News September 29, 2020 16:41 UTC