By knowing how abusers like Kevin Spacey work, we can root them out | Deborah Orr

Predators hunt out their victims, like pigs sniffing out truffles. Knowing what narcissistic behaviour to look out for can preempt dangerTwenty people have now madeallegations of inappropriate behaviour against Kevin Spacey, the majority from his time as the Old Vic ’s artistic director. Fourteen of the allegations are so serious that complainants have been advised to go to the police.Managers at the Old Vic say they are sorry they did not create an environment in which people felt they could speak out if they were receiving unwanted attention. This failure has been put down to a “cult of personality” around the actor.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Sexual harassment Kevin Spacey Culture Old Vic Theatre World news Psychology Science Source Type: news