(Benoit Tessier/Reuters)Even as the Harvey Weinstein scandal has forced Americans to confront the reality of sexual harassment and assault, it has more than touched a nerve here in France. Women took to the streets of Paris on Oct. 28 to denounce sexual harassment as demonstrations took place across France. France in 2017 may not seem the most obvious place for the stirrings of such a revolution. But for many French women, the anger comes from knowing that sexual violence — and especially domestic violence — has persisted in the face of changes meant to foster gender equality. “With the Weinstein case, and especially the hashtags #MeToo and #balancetonporc, French women have realized that they were not alone,” she said.

Source: Washington Post October 29, 2017 19:06 UTC