The #MeToo era had the potential to be a force of good for women everywhere but sadly it was quickly hijacked by the worst elements of the modern feminist movement and it should surprise no one that it has resulted in making life harder for some professional women.

Research released earlier this year by LeanIn.Org shows that 60 per cent of male managers admit they are now uncomfortable mentoring women.

That’s a 32 per cent jump from the previous year and it’s terrible news for professional women wanting to fast-track their careers.

A number of prominent women warned the “sisterhood” about the perils of embracing toxic gender wars.

We can condemn the predatory antics of powerful men without abandoning principles such as due process and the presumption of innocence.

Part of the blame lies with the grievance industry that misrepresents empowered women as mentally fragile ninnies who will wilt if called “love” or “dear” or if they, shock horror, receive a compliment about their hair. Groups like Our Watch and Male Champions of Change have created a false hysteria where an off-colour joke is equated with gendered violence.

Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins released a laughable report in 2017 on six types of “everyday sexism” which highlighted some truly trivial “offences”. The obsessive need to embrace victimhood is neither healthy nor helpful.

Gender theory warriors whose livelihood is dependent on fanning division and victimhood are doing a disservice to many women in the workforce who just want a fair go.

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