It’s a Man’s World: Culture of Abuse, #Metoo and Worker Flows
Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of the #MeToo movement in the workplace, drawing on French survey data on harassment behaviours and administrative data on worker flows. Using a difference-in-differences strategy, we find that, following the #MeToo movement, women began leaving high-risk workplaces at a significantly higher rate. This increase is mainly driven by women who quit their jobs. Both men and women who exit high-risk plants subsequently adjust their job search strategies toward less toxic workplaces.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Labor Movements and Unions
Gender Diversity and Inequality
Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CESifo
- Publisher
- CESifo
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN