There is a danger in the #timesup movement. That danger is the ability of people to accuse without evidence and the public condemnation that follows without hearing the full story from both sides.
There are so many inconsistencies between societies. What is acceptable in one part of the country is not acceptable in another.
An example is the age of consent. There was an episode of “The Big Bang Theory” where Howard goes through the age of consent in a number of countries. The numbers wildly vary and are different between genders. . There was an incident where a person was accused of misconduct where no laws were broken but some people considered the age difference to be too much or that the person was using their position of influence to start what they considered an inappropriate relationship. Where do we draw the line?
Between countries the laws and customs are radically different. We need to use the movement to establish an acceptable policy and new way of interacting that can be accepted by all people. Let’s talk. What do you find unacceptable or acceptable in behaviour between people?
Should an American in Australia be judged on the mores of their society or ours? They definitely need to abide by local laws.
We are now moving into a time where a simple tap on the shoulder is considered assault. What way should you get someones attention? Keep in mind the other person may be deaf or blind.
Where does it stop? It’s not just about sex. It is about how we interact. Mental abuse is just as important as physical abuse. Emotional abuse can take longer to recover.
We need to protect those who cannot or do not protect themselves. But how do you do that with the confusing and, may times, conflicting social rules?
School bullying is still rampant even though schools have had anti-bullying policies for decades. We still have not been able to curb the behaviour.
I’m just going to watch “Cherry 2000” again. This may be how we will live our lives in the near future.
Time Is Up
Mark has worked and played in a variety of industries and has extensive experience in Six Sigma, processes and systems.His current interests lie in personal development and teaching. Subscribe to this site or follow Mark on his social sites to see what he is sharing...