Oh, such "strategies" were even wide-spread (and still are) - much like very foul jokes, comments and insults, which you could find at all the levels of society, whether bullying or sexual harassment.
That reminds me of certain TV shows, namely entertainment and "reality" TV; there will always be some popular moderator or entertainer tearing down other people, whether invited or regularly participating celebrities or stars, professional rivals, colleagues, experts, scientists, poets, musicians, etc., who are overcriticised, slandered, ridiculed or "caricaturised" - and oversexualised or de-humanised (also men).
Maybe that many people are applauding "blood flows" on the scenes (and behind the scenes), as they don't realise how easily reputations, ideals, projects, careers and whole families can be destroyed.
And famous women are, of course, a "choice cut".
But even what was, formerly, considered "normal", i.e. the "conflict between sexes", is, legally, not normal any more, mentalities have not evolved sufficiently, and a closer look into the real roots of abuse and sexism was rarely taken, while censorship and taboos, and, for certain, the fear of losing privileges, wealth and power, are still one of the main obstacles.
And what's happening on TV, in the movies, on the music scenes and in other artistic domains, resembles much politics, business, service providing, consumption, education, "religious" groups, etc.
Here's an example from the TV industries, one of the most known cases (namely 3, 4, 5): https://www.thelocal.fr/20170523/is-cyril-hanouna-the-most-unpleasant-person-on-french-television
one, in the sports sectors:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/11/04/cover-the-athlete-sexist-questions-women-in-sport_n_8470420.html
and another one in politics:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jul/22/barbara-ellen-cecile-duflots-dress
There are many more, perhaps less evident affairs and intrigues, but for many women, men and their families, such humiliations and ruined reputations can hurt more than expected and have serious consequences.