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A potential double standard....

Recently,I read about a T.V show-I won't get into the name of the program,as it's not relevant to to my overall question- that involved a great deal of attractive young teenagers who were scantily clad.The executive producer of this show was said to be very concerned about creating a "safe" environment for the young actors ,and had a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behavior.Well,that must have been true,because early on in the shooting ,a male crew member was fired for offering one of the young female actors unsolicited back rubs.Obviously,I'm not criticizing the decision.The man's behavior was clearly unacceptable;he deserved to be terminated.But I'm forced to wonder:would it have gone down the same way if a FEMALE crew member had done the same thing to a young MALE actor?I don't know.....馃
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uncalled456-60, M
Offering a back rub is pushing the envelope, but I wouldn't consider that a hostile environment. If the people he offered it to said "No" and he kept on doing it, that's another story. It was a stupid thing to even ask, but much worse things go on. Female offering to a male? Seems so slight.
DavidT889922-25, M
@uncalled4 Well,according to the story the back rubs were unsolicited and were making the actress uncomfortable,but it didn't elaborate anything beyond that.But let's face it:in this woke society,it WAS a really stupid thing to do;like putting a target on your chest.
uncalled456-60, M
@DavidT8899 Yeah, you don't do that. Not good.
GlossyF
@uncalled4 Rule Number 1. "Ask for permission, first."
This rule is regardless of gender.
uncalled456-60, M
@Glossy I'm not even sure that asking such a thing is appropriate with a co-worker.
GlossyF
@uncalled4 You're right. I'm not even sure it's suitable for non co-workers. Perhaps if you're married to them, it might be possible but even then, tread with caution. Might be best to forget the whole idea..