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Joan Collinsis making her opinion on the #MeToo movement known.
In an interview withThe New York Times, Collins weighed in on the cultural shift following the 2017 movement, which has provided people with the opportunity to speak out and condemn gender-based violence and sexual misconduct.
“Sadly, I think that now young men are suffering from being labeled toxically masculine because of this rise of anti-maleness,” theDynastyactress, 88, said.
Collins, nonetheless, sees herself as a feminist seeking gender equality. “I believe that women are equal to men in every single way. Except physical strength,” she said. “People say you didn’t burn your bra, you wear lipstick. So what? I’m very proud of being a woman.”
Addressing the shift toward gender-neutral terms, Collins stated her preference while asking: “What’s wrong with actress?”
“What’s wrong with mother? What’s wrong with woman? Girl?” she continued. “I don’t like having that word taken away.”
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Weinstein was only the catalyst as #MeToo soon exposed, although less egregiously,Kevin Spacey,James Franco,Matt Lauer,Louis C.K.and more big names across various industries. Some male actors, includingTerry Crews,James Van Der BeekandAnthony Rapp, have come forward with accounts of their own experiences with harassment and abuse.
In the past, Collins, who has spoken about her experience with sexual assault, has shared her mixed views on the rise of #MeToo.
“It seems to me actresses who are saying, you know, ‘I went up to this producer and he took his d— out and I froze,'” she toldThe Observerin 2018. “I mean, I’m sorry, you don’t freeze you go, ‘Stop that, I’m leaving.’ I just gave them a knee in the groin.”
Added Collins, “It’s hardly suffering. You just didn’t put up with it.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
source: people.com
