Ed Westwick's Misconduct Is Ethical

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In recent news headlines, there has been a pattern developing in which powerful movie and television actors and producers are being accused of either sexual assault or sexual harassment. Hundreds of women have come forward to share their devastating accounts in order to put a stop this issue. I was exposed to the world of movies and television at a very young age. While children went outside to run around the playground and or stayed inside to read books, I dedicated my time to movies and television. I was intrigued by the way in which actors could portray different people and tell stories about anything and everything. As an introverted child, I imagined myself being a wealthy movie producer. I wanted to choose what stories to tell in my movies …show more content…

They are not acceptable and should not be condoned under any circumstances. Unfortunately, there are people in this world no one can trust. Lying is a part of human nature. Many women have come forward to accuse both Weinstein and CK of sexual misconduct. These women’s allegations are valid due to the fact that both men have come forward and admitted they are guilty. However, we cannot always assume that sexual misconduct allegations are valid. “Critics argue that reports of rape should be treated with more caution, since men’s lives are so often ruined by women’s malicious lies” (Newman 1). In addition to allegations against Weinstein and CK, Ed Westwick has been accused by two women of rape. I have followed Westwick’s work since he appeared on the hit TV show, Gossip Girl. He played Chuck Bass, a suave male character that all the girls in school used to craze over, some of which still do today. I have watched plenty of interviews with Westwick and he seems like a very kindhearted and respectable man. It is difficult to stand by and watch someone you look up to be accused of such harsh allegations. Westwick planned to be starring in a new BBC show called Ordeal by Innocence but will have to wait patiently and see if the show will ever air. Unlike Weinstein and CK, Westwick has denied all allegations. Westwick recently posted on social media regarding the allegations saying, “I have never forced myself in any manner, on any women. I have certainly never committed rape” (Caron 1). Westwick even denies meeting the women. These sexual misconduct allegations against Westwick are a prime example of why many people question the validity of sexual misconduct allegations. When there is no evidence, who do we

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