Complicit

A thoroughly researched and deeplypersonal examination of how womenunintentionally condone workplace abusein a post-#MeToo world—and a guide tochanging things for the better When Reah Bravo began working at the Charlie Roseshow, the open secret of Rose’s conduct toward womendidn’t deter her from pursuing a position she thoughtcould launch her career in broadcast journalism. Sheconsidered herself more than capable of handling anyunprofessional behavior that might come her way. Butshe soon learned a devastating truth: we don’t alwaysreact to abusive situations as we imagine we would.In a society where many feminist ideals are mainstreamand women hold positions of power, how does sexualmisconduct remain as prevalent as it is? When so manyemployers mandate training to prevent harassmentof all kinds, why is workplace abuse still rampant? Weaving her own experience with those of otherwomen and insights from experts, Bravo reveals thepsychological and cultural forces that make us allenablers of a sexist and dangerous status quo. Bybringing these hard truths to light, Complicit chartsan accessible path toward a better future.