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Respectfully Disagree: When Is It Ethical to Stand By a Friend or Family Member Accused of Sexual Harassment?
“How do you decide what support means — coming out with a favorable public statement? Appearing silently at their side? Or not cutting ties but also not extending support?”
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Rajvi Desaipublished
Nov 15, 2019
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Rajvi Desai is The Swaddle's Culture Editor. After graduating from NYU as a Journalism and Politics major, she covered breaking news and politics in New York City, and dabbled in design and entertainment journalism. Back in the homeland, she's interested in tackling beauty, sports, politics and human rights in her gender-focused writing, while also co-managing The Swaddle Team's podcast, Respectfully Disagree.
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