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November 12, 2017, 10:20:18 AM |
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Sparking Wider Conversation Around Sexual Abuse
Which Movied From Social Campaign To Social Change
#MeToo – the hashtag that rocked the world. #MeToo went viral two weeks ago in the wake of
sexual harassment allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, Twitter reports that more
than 1.7 million women and men have used the hashtag in 85 countries.
At least nine well-known powerful men have been accused of various forms of sexual assault,
including former President George H.W. Bush, Hollywood producer James To back and
journalist and author Mark Halperin. And just last week, California Rep. Jackie Speier launched
#MeToo Congress, asking Washington staffers to share their stories on harassment on the Hill.
But can a hashtag, a meme or any viral moment -- no matter how widespread -- really turn into
a lasting movement that that will create social change and reduce sexual abuse of women is yet
to decide.
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