If you’re confused about why your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds have been filling up with statuses consisting of the words “me too”, you’re not the only one. On Sunday night, Alyssa Milano shared a suggestion on Twitter that all victims of sexual harassment, abuse or rape share a status in light of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandals.
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Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Anna Paquin, Elizabeth Warren, Sophia Bush and many more have partaken in the campaign, and a shocking 650,000 tweets and 12 million posts have been shared on Facebook. Many feel the need to speak out publicly against Weinstein, but others are sharing statuses as a statement exposing the magnitude of the problem.
Weinstein is not the only mogul to have been accused of such allegations in recent years. Bill Cosby, Bill O’Reilly and even President Trump are among the many men accused of sexual assault. These men being held accountable for their actions is important because it lets victims everywhere know that they have a voice, and that no matter how powerful an abuser might seem, those affected are being heard loud and clear.
Join the movement, and share a post with the #MeToo hashtag to shed light on the prevalence of sexual harassment, assault, and rape. If you see someone in need of help, speak up, and for those of you who are victims, Clark has resources including the Center for Counseling and Personal Growth.
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