The Wire

Amid increased uproar over allegations of sexual assault against fallen head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, women protests are becoming louder around the world. The story follows another, about an inappropriate behaviour, made online, by US Democrat Congressman Anthony Weiner. Dominic Strauss Kahn has pleaded not guilty to the allegations, in court, while the Democrats Weiner, denies the allegations. But the question is asked by many women. If inappropriate behaviour by powerful men, who hold high- profile positions is made public, how does it impact on women.