Women in High-Control Groups: Disrespected, Treated as Subservient, Sometimes Abused and Even Raped

As the U.S. Senate has agreed to hear the testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford about the alleged sexual assault incident that happened years ago with Judge Brett Kavanagh, people’s attentions are back on women’s rights, #WhyIDidn’tReport, and men’s misuse of power and sex. Some Republican members act as if they will confirm Kavanagh as a new member of the Supreme Court no matter what they learn, even with a second and third woman coming forward with accusations of alleged abuse. Twenty-seven years ago, Dr. Anita Hill testified at the Senate confirmation hearing of now Supreme court Justice Clarence Thomas about his sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior towards her. Thomas was confirmed as if his inappropriate behavior did not matter at all. In this #MeToo period of American history, one can only wonder why everyone doesn’t want a thorough FBI investigation, except for the fear that the midterm elections will change the power balance in Washington and a Federalist Society approved judge isn’t added to the Court. So sad that politics seem to be more important than justice and respect for women’s rights.