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That's a very long article that beats around the bush whilst simultaneously confirming that he violated the various institutes' policies, which is why he was fi
by bmitc 3y ago
That's a very long article that beats around the bush whilst simultaneously confirming that he violated the various institutes' policies, which is why he was fired. There is no alternative story presented there other than some background details.
These policies exist and require a zero tolerance application because sexual harassment can be done in a very subtle manner, often purposely, that allows the harasser an escape hatch, but the effects are no less impactful. Further, power dynamics will also very quickly catalyze any personal or working relationship. Thus, as a person in power, it is even more important to not have even the appearance of improper relations.
I can understand how lawyers can be scum and manipulative, but he was the one who let the relationship start the investigation.
- Manuel_D 3y agoThe fact that Knouse had her own lab - she was not a subordinate of Sabatini - and she was the one primarily pursuing the relationship are rarely mentioned. Why is only one party being punished when both are culpable? It'd odd how the passive actor who, as you put it, "let the relationship start" has greater culpability than the one taking the initiative to start the relationship. Evidently the people enforcing these policies don't see women as equals, in their eyes women lack the same degree of responsibility and agency as men. Furthermore, the claims that Sabatini had harassed other women are totally unfounded yet outlets continue to insist that Sabatini was a serial harasser.