MeToo

‘The Boys’ Offers a Nuanced Portrayal of Sexual Assault

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Amazon’s original superhero series gives a social commentary of many of the world’s evils, including what prompted the #MeToo movement.…

September 15, 2020

Stories From Students Are Rejuvenating #MeToo on Instagram

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

Galvanized by the social media successes of Black Lives Matter, students have taken to the platform to breathe new life into the #MeToo movement after a standstill.…

July 15, 2020

‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘You’ Show Two Different Portrayals of Abuse

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Some say the Netflix show justifies an obsessive stalker, while Leigh Whannell's movie depicts the true horrors of domestic violence.…

March 22, 2020

Why Aimee’s Storyline on Season 2 of ‘Sex Education’ Is so Important

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Taking its cue from the #MeToo movement, the Netflix series follows one of its characters as she processes the trauma resulting from a sexual assault on public transportation.…

February 7, 2020

Datsik and the Problem With Celebrity Sexual Misconduct Apologies

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The electronic musician's public statement proves that victims are still being ignored.…

November 22, 2019

Intimacy Training Is Righting the Wrongs of Sexual Misconduct in Theater

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

The demand for change in the performing arts is leading to a new kind of sex talk.…

November 7, 2019

‘Know My Name’ by Chanel Miller Takes Back Her Story of Sexual Assault

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

For four years, she was referred to as 'Emily Doe.' It’s time to learn who she really is.…

September 17, 2019

‘Right Now’ and the Ambivalence of the Aziz Ansari Allegation

Carli Moses, Union University

It's hard to choose a side when the comedian himself won't take a stand.…

July 28, 2019

R. Kelly Is Music’s Most Successful Monster, but That’s All Changing

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Kelly's past seems to have finally caught up to him.…

January 15, 2019

College Classrooms Need to Rethink How They Discuss Sexual Assault

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Even if the violence in question is hypothetical, the experiences of the participating students are not.…

November 4, 2018

How #MeToo Is Changing the Definition of Masculinity

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Male behavior is, after all, the cause of the #MeToo movement.…

November 1, 2018

It’s Been a Year Since #MeToo. Where Are We Now?

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

In the aftermath of the paradigm-shifting movement, reasons for both optimism and cynicism abound.…

October 16, 2018

Why the #IBelieveHer Movement Is Now More Critical Than Ever

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

In the fight for women's rights, the movement is the natural successor to #MeToo.…

October 8, 2018

Sean Penn Comments on #MeToo, Completely Misses Its Point

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Penn has faulted the movement for dividing men and women.…

September 18, 2018

What’s the Next Step for #MeToo?

Ryan Secard, College of Wooster

The return of Aziz Ansari and Louis C.K. raises the question of who gets to decide when, or if, enough time has passed?…

September 17, 2018

What #MeToo Can Learn from Asia Argento

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The victim can also be the culprit.…

September 4, 2018

How Subtle, Everyday Sexism Manifests in Your Life

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

Looking at the countless imbalances women face beyond #MeToo.…

September 4, 2018

So, You Just Discovered Your Celebrity Role Model Is a Sexual Deviant, Now What?

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

A helpful drill to prepare you for when the day comes. And the day will come.…

September 1, 2018

It’s Too Soon for a Louis C.K. Comeback

Rebecca Crosby, American University

The comedian is reportedly performing again, less than a year after several accusations of sexual assault were levied against him.…

August 30, 2018

#MeToo Figurehead Asia Argento Has Been Accused of Sexual Assault

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

Her former co-star, Jimmy Bennett, has alleged the two had sex when he was 17 years old, below California’s age of consent.…

August 21, 2018

Cuing a Nationwide Face Palm, Lindsay Lohan Has Spoken Out Against #MeToo

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Not something Hallie or Annie from 'The Parent Trap' would do, TBH.…

August 10, 2018

#JacksBowls and #MeToo Are at Each Other’s Necks on Twitter

Jamie Lovley, University of Maine

Nothing makes workplace harassment palatable like teriyaki sauce.…

August 10, 2018

What Terry Crews’ Sexual Assault Case Says About Toxic Masculinity

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

While the women of #MeToo hold each other up, Crews' fellow men are trying to tear him down.…

July 8, 2018

The #MeToo Movement Is Moving in on the Music Industry

Cameron Andersen, New York University

Melissa Schuman and another woman’s accusations against Nick Carter prove that even pop icons are no longer untouchable.…

July 6, 2018

Junot Díaz Continues to Deny His Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Rebecca Crosby, American University

In his first interview since the accusations, Díaz remained adamant about his innocence.…

July 3, 2018

Quarterback Jameis Winston Has Been Suspended After Groping an Uber Driver

Rebecca Crosby, American University

It's not the former Seminole's first run-in with sexual assault charges, either.…

July 2, 2018

Rather Than Drop His Sexual Assault Suit, Terry Crews Opts Out of ‘Expendables 4’

Rebecca Crosby, American University

'Am I going to be a part of this or am I going to take a stand?' Crews said before a congressional committee.…

June 27, 2018

We Wear the Pants, a #MeToo Denim Line, Has Critics Distressed

Cameron Andersen, New York University

The expensive line excludes low-income earners and its size restrictions exclude plus-size women. So much for female empowerment.…

June 20, 2018

Months After #MeToo, Congress Is Getting Serious About Workplace Harassment

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The EMPOWER Act hopes to give victims a voice like never before.…

June 18, 2018

‘Legally Blonde 3’ Will Make You Happy, and Happy People Just Don’t Kill Their Husbands

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

The next installment of the 'Legally Blonde' trilogy will not only bring joy, but also spark conversation about how to address the newest age of feminism.…

June 11, 2018