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Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

Tarana Burke and Brené on Being Heard and Seen

Mar 23, 2020
01:30:08
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Intersectional activist Tarana Burke joins Brené to discuss empowerment through empathy, changing the narrative on sexual violence and consent, falling in love, and sharing personal vulnerabilities. They explore the significance of being heard and seen, survivor empowerment in the Me Too movement, unpacking shame in social justice, and navigating internal tensions within marginalized communities.
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  • The Me Too movement sparked debates on racial disparities in addressing sexual violence, questioning fairness and visibility.
  • Survivor experiences vary widely, challenging expectations for uniform survivor stories and emphasizing the complexities in memory recall.

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Complicated Impact of the Me Too Movement

The Me Too movement, while receiving praise for raising awareness on sexual violence, has faced backlash from pockets of people in communities of color. Some believe it unfairly targets Black men, citing instances like R. Kelly's case receiving attention after years of allegations. The movement highlighted disparities in attention given to white perpetrators versus those in the Black community, sparking debates on fairness and visibility in addressing sexual violence in different racial contexts.

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