Entitlement to abuse is inherent in the paradigm of “power over.”  In our society white males assume theirs is a position of authority and power.  Therefore, women, children, former slaves and others of color are less than he is.  “The good ole’ boys” is a fraternity of power.  They rule political governments, business corporations, religious organizations, universities, and the military.  And traditionally men in the institutions of home and marriage were to be obeyed.  

“Top down” hierarchy of our social structures diminishes the value of women and children to the point of property.  This insidious cultural norm creates a “hot bed” of abuse by priests, coaches, bosses, celebrities, professors and presidents.  Until the leaders of our cultural institutions demand a new paradigm of respect, equality and value for women, the destruction of human potential will be abhorrently endless.

    And so I wrote in my first blog in July 2016…

And now in October 2017, entitlement to abuse, harassment and rape is flashing across the air waves and cyber space from Hollywood, New York, and London.  Is “this” one battle cry or a seismic shift?  Will anything change in behavior, corporate policies or laws?  Will the perpetrators and their silent, complicit colleagues ever confront their own sexism and misogyny?  Change begins with one person.  Who’s first?