Weinstein effect

The Weinstein effect is a scandal in which famous or powerful figures – previously thought to be immune from most consequences due to their fame – are later accused of sexual abuse, harassment, or misconduct. The term "Weinstein effect" came into use in October 2017, when media outlets began reporting on alleged sexual abuse perpetrated by film producer Harvey Weinstein.

The effect is closely related to the #MeToo movement and contributed to the movement’s growth. The two events are categorized by a cascade of abuse, harassment, and misconduct allegations against many notable figures such as Sean Combs, R. Kelly, Kevin Spacey, Charlie Rose, Louis C.K., Dustin Hoffman, Matt Lauer, John Lasseter, Danny Masterson, John Kricfalusi, T.J. Miller, Chris Savino, Justin Roiland, Les Moonves, Garrison Keillor, Vic Mignogna, Asia Argento, U.S. Representative John Conyers, U.S. Senator Al Franken, former Senate candidate and Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore, U.S. Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Welsh MP Carl Sargeant.

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