Oprah Winfrey Weighs In On Harvey Weinstein Scandal | THR News

Oprah Winfrey Weighs In On Harvey Weinstein Scandal | THR News

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Oprah Winfrey publicly addressed the Harvey Weinstein scandal, emphasizing the importance of not losing the moment by focusing solely on Weinstein. She highlighted the systemic issues and the repressed pain many women have endured. Winfrey encouraged women to speak out, sharing her own experiences of abuse. She believes this is a watershed moment that could lead to significant change. Winfrey's statement on Facebook, quoting James Schamus, underscored the need to address systemic enabling to prevent future abuses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Oprah Winfrey describe the Weinstein scandal as?

A minor incident

A watershed moment

An isolated case

A forgotten story

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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According to Winfrey, what has the Weinstein scandal triggered in women?

Repressed anger and guilt

A sense of relief

Indifference

Joy and happiness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Winfrey believe is ending for women in the workplace?

The era of empowerment

The days of silence and compliance

The time for change

The need to speak out

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Winfrey relate her personal experience to the current situation?

She sees it as unrelated

She believes it is a private matter

She feels indifferent

She feels empowered by others speaking out

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does filmmaker James Schamus emphasize in his statement?

The need for silence

The story of one predator

The systemic enabling of such behavior

The irrelevance of the issue