On 6th December, Time magazine unveiled its 2017 Person of the Year, namely the "Silence Breakers", which consists of a flock of people including men and women who triggered a worldwide heated debate concerning the issue of sexual harassment and assault.
This image provided by Time magazine, shows the cover of the magazine's Person of the Year edition as "The Silence Breakers," those who have shared their stories about sexual assault and harassment. The magazine's cover features Ashley Judd, Taylor Swift, Susan Fowler and others who say they have been harassed. (Time Magazine via AP)
Taylor Swift is a member of the "Silence Breakers", owing to her accusation against a Radio DJ known as David Mueller of sexual harassment. She demanded only a symbolic one U.S. Dollars for compensation.
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On 6th December, Time magazine unveiled its 2017 Person of the Year, namely the "Silence Breakers", which consists of a flock of people including men and women who triggered a worldwide heated debate concerning the issue of sexual harassment and assault.
Taylor Swift is a member of the "Silence Breakers", owing to her accusation against a Radio DJ known as David Mueller of sexual harassment. She demanded only a symbolic one U.S. Dollars for compensation.
However, the judicial tribunal didn't reach a consensus about Taylor's claim. Consequentially, the superstar didn't break up reticence with regard to the trial until she released her new album Reputation.
Some people raised a question how she felt about Mueller losing his job. Taylor said:"I’m not going to let you or your client make me feel in any way that this is my fault. Here we are years later, and I’m being blamed for the unfortunate events of his life that are the product of his decisions – not mine."
"I would tell people who find themselves in this situation that there is a great deal of blame placed on the victims in cases of sexual harassment and assault. You could be blamed for the fact that it happened, for reporting it and blamed for how you reacted." She added. "You might be made to feel like you’re overreacting, because society has made this stuff seem so casual." And she went on to encourage people to be fearless and not to let go those who conduct sexual crimes.
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2016 file photo, Taylor Swift presents the award for entertainer of the year at the 50th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Swift’s “reputation” is finally available on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
However, the judicial tribunal didn't reach a consensus about Taylor's claim. Consequentially, the superstar didn't break up reticence with regard to the trial until she released her new album Reputation.
This is the first time that she expounds her views on the trial, which goes as "This man hadn’t considered any formalities when he assaulted me, and his lawyer didn’t hold back on my mom. Why should I be polite?"
FILE - In this April 3, 2016 file photo, Taylor Swift arrives at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Inglewood, Calif. In just four days, Swift’s new album has sold more traditional albums than any other release this year. Billboard reports that “reputation” has sold 1.05 million copies in the first four days of its release. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Some people raised a question how she felt about Mueller losing his job. Taylor said:"I’m not going to let you or your client make me feel in any way that this is my fault. Here we are years later, and I’m being blamed for the unfortunate events of his life that are the product of his decisions – not mine."
FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2017 file photo, Taylor Swift performs at the DIRECTV NOW Super Saturday Night Concert in Houston, Texas. The trial of a lawsuit between Swift and David Mueller, a former radio host she accuses of groping her, begins Monday, Aug. 7, in U.S. District Court in Denver. (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File)
"I would tell people who find themselves in this situation that there is a great deal of blame placed on the victims in cases of sexual harassment and assault. You could be blamed for the fact that it happened, for reporting it and blamed for how you reacted." She added. "You might be made to feel like you’re overreacting, because society has made this stuff seem so casual." And she went on to encourage people to be fearless and not to let go those who conduct sexual crimes.
FILE - In this May 2, 2016 file photo, Taylor Swift arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala in New York. The trial of a lawsuit between Swift and David Mueller, a former radio host she accuses of groping her, begins Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, in U.S. District Court in Denver. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)