General Article What is the #MeToo movement?

Topic Selected: Sexism Book Volume: 427

By Sherri Gordon

If you use social media, you’ve probably seen the hashtag #MeToo on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other sites. What started out as a way for survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual bullying to bond and share their stories has become a global movement that has sparked significant changes, both social and legal.

What’s more, the movement has allowed survivors to feel supported while simultaneously initiating a national–and worldwide–conversation about the...

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