Recently, the Weinstein Company has been under fire due to allegations of sexual harassment by co-founder, Harvey Weinstein. Thus, Weinstein has been removed all daily activities at the company, which is now being run by the other co-founder, Bob Weinstein, Harvey’s brother. During this semester, we have reviewed sexual harassment in Module 14, and in Chapters 20 & 21, in which there are two types of sexual harassment. The first, Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment defines as granting…
Psychologists involved in overlapping relationships that turn negative risk loss of professional creditability and professional reputation, possible litigation, complaints to licencing boards, and possible restrictions to or loss of licensure (Herlihy & Corey, 1992). Just because someone knows the potential for harm when they are getting into a relationship does not stop the harm from happening later. As such professionals that let such a relationship happen can be penalized. Dual relationships…
The 1985 classic adventure film, "The Goonies", has evolved from cult favorite to iconic cinema for Generation X. Fans can quote the entire word verbatim, but much more went on behind the scenes that the audience was unaware of until now. 1) Sean Astin, who played Mikey, was allowed to keep One-Eyed Willie's treasure map from the movie, but, years later, his mother cleaned out his bedroom and threw away the map without realizing its value. 2) Randell Widner, the stunt double for John Matuszak…
The movie Gremlins, is a comedy horror film. There are many prominent actors and actresses who star in the film. Zach Galligan plays the lead character, Billy Peltzer; other main characters are Hoyt Axton as Randall Peltzer, Corey Feldman as Pete Fountaine, and Howie Mandel, who voices Gizmo the Mogwai. Phoebe Cates plays Katie Berlinger, the love interest of Billy. The film takes place sometime in the 1980s in Kingston Falls during the Christmas season. Billy’s father, Randall, is an…
Society and the media influences have convinced teenagers that they would be more successful and beautiful if they change their appearance and reputation by using stereotypes such as the Barbie doll and models. With these forms of influences teenagers’ self-esteem will be lowered and their behavior can alter which can lead to violence. There are several different ways that teenagers will modify their appearance or reputation, but amongst these the more common are by using steroids, plastic…
Unfortunately, some companies have mismanaged their greatest asset—their brands. This is what befell the popular Snapple brand almost as soon as Quaker Oats bought the beverage marketer for $1.7 billion in 1994. Snapple had become a hit through powerful grassroots marketing and distribution through small outlets and convenience stores. Analysts said that because Quaker did not understand the brand’s appeal, it made the mistake of changing the ads and the distribution. Snapple lost so much…