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#MeToo: Why the Backlash?

Dec 3, 2018
Activist Danielle Moss discusses the #MeToo movement backlash and abuse of women, Eldra Jackson talks about toxic masculinity, and Soraya Chemaly questions why men can be angry but not women.
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  • The #MeToo movement has faced backlash shifting focus from survivors to a divisive narrative.
  • Women's anger is highlighted as a powerful tool for social change, challenging traditional stereotypes.

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The Impact and Origin of the MeToo Movement

The MeToo movement, born out of women's anger about sexual violence, aimed to support all survivors. However, media backlash has shifted focus away from survivors, creating a divisive narrative. While the movement started to highlight the prevalence of sexual harassment and abuse, it has now been criticized for deviating from its original purpose and neglecting vulnerable groups like young black girls.

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