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Posts tagged as “#MeToo”

(Archive December 2018) #MeToo Movement: Awareness on Campus

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Briana Shelly | Observer Contributor

The #MeToo Movement has approached its one-year anniversary and is continuing to touch the lives of both men and women throughout society every day. Many people may have thought that this social movement was going to die down, however, they are sadly mistaken.

Originally brought to light in 2006 by social activist Tarana Burke, it was brought back by actress Alyssa Milano last year on Twitter when it became a trending topic.

The impact that this movement is having is affecting all of us, not just the victims and the predators. According to an article in the New York Times, 201 men have either lost their jobs or major roles due to sexual harassment or advances. There have been 124 replacements: 54 women and 70 men. read more

(Archive November 2018) Like Father, Like Son

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Zach Pavlosky | Editor in Chief

Donald Trump Jr.
Photo by Gage Skidmore

As the #MeToo movement swept away Hollywood heavyweights such as Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, men in positions of power soon began to question the future of their respective careers. Actors, writers, producers, directors, CEOs, the guy running the craft services table (you never know) were all struck with the same panic inducing thought – “Am I next?” Whether it was a simple hand on the shoulder or a compliment that came off as just a bit too flirtatious, the movement had a seemingly endless supply of ammunition to use against those who abused their power. As the reshaping of the Hollywood power structure forged on, the movement set its’ sights on a new male-dominated medium – news and politics. read more

(Archive December 2017) Simple Hashtag Sparks Overdue Conversation

By editorialteam on January 28, 2025

By Arielle Whitaker | Observer Contributor

Following the accusations against Harvey Weinstein, actress Alyssa Milano created a call to action on social media. On October 15,she tweeted, “if all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘me too’ as their status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” She then followed this tweet with another, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” 

This hashtag has been an incredible voice for victims of sexual assault, the bravery and intelligent thoughts shared have been moving. I fully support this movement, but it is slightly flawed. Although we have seen posts from men giving words of solidarity, this hashtag keeps the issue of sexual violence on women and not the men who commit these acts.  read more