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The ‘I Hear, I Listen, I Believe’ Mantra

The ‘I Hear, I Listen, I Believe’ Mantra
Demonstrators participate in the #MeToo Survivors' March in response to several high-profile sexual harassment scandals, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 12, 2017. David McNew/Getty Images
Gabriël Moens
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The #MeToo Movement has facilitated the uncritical acceptance of the “I hear, I listen, I believe” mantra, which implies that those claiming to be victims of sexual abuse, must necessarily be believed regardless of the implausibility of their allegations.

Gabriël Moens
Gabriël Moens
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Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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