# Metoo Movement: An Awareness Campaign

International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, Volume 3, Issue 4, March 2018

12 Pages Posted: 22 May 2018

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Rituparna Bhattacharyya

Alliance for Community Capacity Building in North East India

Date Written: March 8, 2018

Abstract

The aftermath of the strings of sexual allegations faced by Harvey Weinstein, one of the most powerful faces of Hollywood, the #metoo movement went viral in social media. This innovative and creative movement was initially launched in 2006 by Tarana Burke aimed at helping survivors of sexual harassment. Taking examples from different countries, this commentary attempts to analyse the #metoo movement and answer the question as to why most victims of sexual harassment chose to remain silent.

Keywords: #metoo movement, sexual assault, women, men

Suggested Citation

Bhattacharyya, Rituparna, # Metoo Movement: An Awareness Campaign (March 8, 2018). International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, Volume 3, Issue 4, March 2018, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3175260

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