Explanation
Originally launched by activist Tarana Burke in 2006, the Me Too movement became internationally known in 2017 when allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein went public. The hashtag #MeToo quickly spread across social media, allowing survivors of sexual harassment and assault to share their experiences and challenge cultures of silence and impunity. The movement has had significant social and legal impact, especially in the fields of employment law, public discourse, and gender-based violence prevention.
Theoretical Reference
Me Too can be linked to Feminist Criminology, which highlights how power, gender, and inequality shape experiences of victimization and responses by the criminal justice system.