In all human civilizations, patriarchy occupies the majority, and women's rights are often not guaranteed.
In the social division of labor, some physically demanding and high-intensity jobs are generally not allowed to participate in women's work in order to protect women. But in a phase of labor shortages and rapid economic development, women are sometimes involved in such high-intensity work. such as miners.
In the 1970s and 1980s, there were also female miners in our coal mines. Because of the production environment and the nature of work, the main labor force in coal mines is migrant workers with low quality. Because coal mines are generally located in remote areas and operate around the clock, miners are separated from their families and are often derailed from society. High intensity causes many miners to pursue short-term stimulation. "Yellow, poison, gambling" is a big hit here. In the past when information and transportation were underdeveloped, the coal mine was an independent small society with its own rules. Women are often shown as symbols of power and desire, and they are vulnerable groups and are often harassed.
The American film "Northern Wind and Cloud" released in 2005, also known as "Never Give in". It is based on real events. In 1975, Lois, a single mother of 2, came to work at the Everest Iron Mine Company in Minnesota, and was often harassed and violated at work. After some struggles were invalid, they filed a lawsuit and joined other female miners to start the first class action sexual harassment case in the United States. After fourteen years of perseverance, he finally won the case.
Josie (Charlize Theron), has a son Sam and daughter Kyle. She is at odds with her husband, has a cold relationship with her father, and is often gossiped by her neighbors.
Because she became pregnant out of wedlock when she was young, she was looked down upon by many people.
In order to survive, under the introduction of a friend, I came to work in a local iron mine.
This iron mine supports the survival of many residents around, including Josie's father who also works here.
People tend to get excited about making a decision.
Josie is looking forward to high wages, a new life, and more to the children.
But life is not as simple and beautiful as one might imagine.
At the entrance examination, a male doctor conducts a comprehensive examination of Josie's private parts. So there were many vivid descriptions of her private parts on the mine.
Josie thought it was a normal medical examination, so she didn't really care.
But her tragic experience was just beginning.
The male miners' ridicule, molestation, and insults are always full of work.
The female miners around her were touched on their chests in the name of cigarettes, and the lunch boxes were taken out of sex toys. The dressing room was often visited by male miners and sprayed with insults. There was even an unknown male liquid on her clothes, because she often held back at work. Urine, went to the mobile toilet, and was shaken and pushed down by the male miner.
Josh's experience is similar.
She was tricked by her first love boyfriend into a high-altitude mine, hugged and frightened, and even led her to a secluded place in the name of work to forcibly rape her.
Josie reported being ignored and ridiculed to her superiors, but was threatened with dismissal when she reported to her boss.
At the same time, the wife of the first love boyfriend scolded and seduced her husband during the ice hockey game of son Sam.
Friends, fathers, and even sons thought she was a restless slut.
The difficulties did not end there. When Josie started to appeal, the female miners around her were reluctant to stand up and testify, just because she was worried about losing her job. And chillingly, the women miners complained that Josie's resistance was embarrassing them and began to snub Josie.
Josie did not give up. At the trade union meeting, she bravely stood up to talk, and won the support of her father, and the father and daughter reconciled.
That part of my father's speech was very good, and you can see the charm of the speech. One person can communicate his emotions to many people and resonate with them.
In court, the iron mine owner's lawyer intends to bring out Josie's first boyfriend and the teacher who had sex with Josie to prove that Josie is a slut.
Sexual assault, if you don't deliberately leave evidence to prove it, can easily be reversed because of undocumented circumstances.
Fortunately, an excellent lawyer hired by Josie used aggressive tactics to force Josie's first love boyfriend to tell the truth.
Josie was sexually assaulted by a teacher, and her first love boyfriend chose to run away after seeing it.
This part of the film is also very touching. Under the simple music, Josie's struggle is small but very shocking.
In the end, other female miners bravely stood up to testify against sexual harassment and unfair treatment at the iron mine, and finally won the case. Josie and other female miners received their due compensation and rights.
The progress of society is the result of countless struggles by many people.
In today's society, women are getting more and more fair treatment. There may be some shortcomings in some aspects, but I believe it will gradually improve.
I just hope that feminists won't be led to the wrong rhythm when safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests. Just like when Lang Lang got married some time ago, some radical women lamented that the woman was getting married and described giving birth as a child. Love and marriage became so unbearable in their eyes. There will be scumbags in society, but there will also be scumbags, not everyone can be defined because some people are abnormal.
Through hard work, our life will become better and better!
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