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Who Made Us Believe It Wasn't Serious?
The first season of the series The Morning Show ends with an image: a news broadcast signal is interrupted, the screen freezes, and the camera stops on the face of a man who has just understood that the world is no longer willing to turn a blind eye. Mitch Kessler, a "charming" and arrogant presenter, like many we know who have worked in the media.
TL;DR
- The article uses 'The Morning Show' as a metaphor for how abusers often remain in power despite revelations.
- FIP data indicates that 85% of harassment complaints in Latin American journalistic companies result in no action.
- Societal responses to victims often include questioning their motives, appearance, or delay in reporting.
- The author shares a personal account of workplace harassment and the internal conflict of downplaying the experience.
- Fear of professional repercussions, such as job blockage or confronting 'untouchable' figures, contributes to silence.
- Margaret Atwood's idea that power requires women to learn to be silent for survival is referenced.
- The author concludes that fear, not love, has historically been the source of women's strength in such situations.
- The column is written in solidarity with women who have reported harassment, using the hashtag #Yotecreocolega (I believe you, colleague).