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(Alex)Sexual harassment is defined as the uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature especially by a person in authority toward a subordinate (such as an employee or student) (Merrian-Webster). In October of 2017, Annabella Sciorra, was the first woman to accuse film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harass. Annabella claimed in a New Yorker article that Harvey Weinstein had raped her inside of her apartment in 1993, which gave courage to many other women who he had sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein to come forth. Following these allegations, the Me-Too movement had resurfaced. The phrase #MeToo was originally phrased Tarana Burke in 2006 and her goal was to give strength to women who have been sexually harassed, and to let them know that they are not alone and many of other women have suffered the same experiences (Gordon, Sherry. 2022). The resurfacing of the #MeToo movement inspired thousands of women to come forth with their sexual harassment experiences and ousted their perpetrators. Many of these victims were in the film and music industry and they completely rocked the industry when they came forth with their own stories. In total, 87 women had come forth with allegations against Harvey Weinstein alone.

As a man, I cannot speak on the entire success of the #MeToo movement, as I don’t endure sexual harassment in work and social settings, however I do believe there has been success with the #MeToo movement as shed light on many sexual predators, lots of whom had their careers ended over their actions. Powerful men who were once viewed as icons lost all credibility once truth had been revealed of their wrongdoings towards women.

Works Cited

Gordon, S. (2022, April 24). What is the Me Too Movement All About? Verywell Mind. Retrieved April 25, 2022, from https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-metoo-movement-4774817

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Sexual harassment definition & meaning. Merriam-Webster. Retrieved April 25, 2022, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexual%20harassment

Moniuszko, S. M., & Kelly, C. (2018, June 1). Harvey Weinstein scandal: A complete list of the 87 accusers. USA Today. Retrieved April 25, 2022, from https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/10/27/weinstein-scandal-complete-list-accusers/804663001/