The #MeToo movement in India began in 2018 and saw many women speak out against sexual harassment and abuse on social media. This included several high-profile cases against actors, journalists, and politicians that helped catalyze the movement. However, the movement also faced challenges like false allegations, lack of strong laws, and issues becoming politicized. While it empowered some women to speak up, others faced retaliation. And in many cases the legal system failed to adequately pursue justice. Overall, the movement has brought awareness but real change will require ongoing efforts to address issues in society and the justice system.
This is the presentation I am giving today (6.19.2014) at Ft. Huachuca (home of U.S. Army Intelligence Center) on male survivors of sexual abuse (including military rape).
Women conflict_and_human_rights_violationsdhanya1990
The document summarizes human rights violations against women in Northeast India, including various forms of violations in the community and by the state during conflict situations. Specific cases are described from Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura where women and girls were victims of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and custodial abuse perpetrated by both state and non-state actors during times of conflict and unrest.
The document summarizes the origins and impact of the #MeToo movement. It began in 2006 when Tarana Burke founded a non-profit to help survivors of sexual violence and named her movement "Me Too." In 2017, the movement grew significantly on Twitter in response to Alyssa Milano's tweet encouraging survivors to share experiences with the hashtag. This was triggered by Harvey Weinstein's exposure for frequent sexual harassment. The #MeToo movement in India was initially met with silence but eventually sparked allegations against producers, actors, editors and ministers in India as well once Tanushree Dutta accused an actor of harassment. Data suggests the movement has had a significant impact in addressing sexual harassment and empowering survivors to speak out.
The #MeToo movement began in 2006 when Tarana Burke used the phrase "Me Too" to help victims of sexual abuse feel less alone. The movement gained widespread attention in 2017 when Alyssa Milano encouraged people to tweet #MeToo to show how common sexual harassment and assault are, especially in the workplace. Millions of people shared their stories publicly, including celebrities, which highlighted the prevalence of these issues in various industries like entertainment, media, politics, and more. The goals of the movement have expanded to include awareness, empathy, policy change, and legal reforms regarding sexual violence and harassment.
Lynching was a form of violent public execution carried out in the United States, most often against African Americans, between the 1880s and 1960s. Lynchings were often carried out without due process by mobs to punish alleged crimes or intimidate and control populations. The brutal lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman shocked the nation and galvanized the civil rights movement. Though two white men were tried for Till's murder, an all-white jury acquitted them, highlighting the injustice faced by African Americans in the Jim Crow South. The brutal killing came to symbolize the systemic racism and violence endured by Black people in the era of segregation.
Lynching involved mobs, usually dozens or hundreds of people, taking the law into their own hands to injure or kill someone accused of a crime. Between 1882 and 1968, over 4,700 people died from lynching in the US, with over 3,400 being black. Reasons blacks were lynched included trying to vote, disorderly conduct, or crimes against whites like rape. The KKK formed after the Civil War to terrorize blacks and suppress Reconstruction. Wearing robes and sheets, they burned churches and schools and drove thousands from their homes. Congress passed laws in 1871 to stop the KKK's violence, though few faced punishment.
Tanara Burke created the term "Me too" in 2006 through her grassroots campaign to bring awareness about sexual abuse and misconduct experienced by underprivileged women and girls of color. In 2017, actress Alyssa Milano helped relaunch the "Me too" movement on social media by encouraging victims of sexual assault to share their stories using the hashtag #MeToo on Twitter. Within 24 hours of Milano's tweet, the #MeToo phrase was used over 200,000 times on Twitter and in over 12 million Facebook posts. The "Me too" movement aims to give a voice to victims of sexual harassment and assault.
The #MeToo movement in India began in 2018 and saw many women speak out against sexual harassment and abuse on social media. This included several high-profile cases against actors, journalists, and politicians that helped catalyze the movement. However, the movement also faced challenges like false allegations, lack of strong laws, and issues becoming politicized. While it empowered some women to speak up, others faced retaliation. And in many cases the legal system failed to adequately pursue justice. Overall, the movement has brought awareness but real change will require ongoing efforts to address issues in society and the justice system.
This is the presentation I am giving today (6.19.2014) at Ft. Huachuca (home of U.S. Army Intelligence Center) on male survivors of sexual abuse (including military rape).
Women conflict_and_human_rights_violationsdhanya1990
The document summarizes human rights violations against women in Northeast India, including various forms of violations in the community and by the state during conflict situations. Specific cases are described from Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura where women and girls were victims of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and custodial abuse perpetrated by both state and non-state actors during times of conflict and unrest.
The document summarizes the origins and impact of the #MeToo movement. It began in 2006 when Tarana Burke founded a non-profit to help survivors of sexual violence and named her movement "Me Too." In 2017, the movement grew significantly on Twitter in response to Alyssa Milano's tweet encouraging survivors to share experiences with the hashtag. This was triggered by Harvey Weinstein's exposure for frequent sexual harassment. The #MeToo movement in India was initially met with silence but eventually sparked allegations against producers, actors, editors and ministers in India as well once Tanushree Dutta accused an actor of harassment. Data suggests the movement has had a significant impact in addressing sexual harassment and empowering survivors to speak out.
The #MeToo movement began in 2006 when Tarana Burke used the phrase "Me Too" to help victims of sexual abuse feel less alone. The movement gained widespread attention in 2017 when Alyssa Milano encouraged people to tweet #MeToo to show how common sexual harassment and assault are, especially in the workplace. Millions of people shared their stories publicly, including celebrities, which highlighted the prevalence of these issues in various industries like entertainment, media, politics, and more. The goals of the movement have expanded to include awareness, empathy, policy change, and legal reforms regarding sexual violence and harassment.
Lynching was a form of violent public execution carried out in the United States, most often against African Americans, between the 1880s and 1960s. Lynchings were often carried out without due process by mobs to punish alleged crimes or intimidate and control populations. The brutal lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman shocked the nation and galvanized the civil rights movement. Though two white men were tried for Till's murder, an all-white jury acquitted them, highlighting the injustice faced by African Americans in the Jim Crow South. The brutal killing came to symbolize the systemic racism and violence endured by Black people in the era of segregation.
Lynching involved mobs, usually dozens or hundreds of people, taking the law into their own hands to injure or kill someone accused of a crime. Between 1882 and 1968, over 4,700 people died from lynching in the US, with over 3,400 being black. Reasons blacks were lynched included trying to vote, disorderly conduct, or crimes against whites like rape. The KKK formed after the Civil War to terrorize blacks and suppress Reconstruction. Wearing robes and sheets, they burned churches and schools and drove thousands from their homes. Congress passed laws in 1871 to stop the KKK's violence, though few faced punishment.
Tanara Burke created the term "Me too" in 2006 through her grassroots campaign to bring awareness about sexual abuse and misconduct experienced by underprivileged women and girls of color. In 2017, actress Alyssa Milano helped relaunch the "Me too" movement on social media by encouraging victims of sexual assault to share their stories using the hashtag #MeToo on Twitter. Within 24 hours of Milano's tweet, the #MeToo phrase was used over 200,000 times on Twitter and in over 12 million Facebook posts. The "Me too" movement aims to give a voice to victims of sexual harassment and assault.
The #MeToo movement:
- Was founded in 2006 but gained widespread attention in 2017 due to Alyssa Milano encouraging victims of sexual harassment and assault to share their stories.
- Aims to demonstrate how widespread issues of sexual assault and harassment are, especially in the workplace.
- Rose to international prominence in response to allegations of sexual assault and harassment in Hollywood by producer Harvey Weinstein.
This document discusses domestic violence, including definitions, statistics, stories, and perspectives from Catholic social teaching. It defines domestic violence as physical, psychological, emotional, or economic abuse against intimate partners or family members. Statistics provided indicate that domestic violence disproportionately affects women and children globally. The document references Catholic teachings advocating for human dignity and against violence and oppression of women. It discusses the role of shelters and organizations in supporting survivors of domestic violence.
The #MeToo movement was revived on social media in response to sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Actress Alyssa Milano encouraged women who had experienced sexual assault or harassment to tweet "Me Too", which sparked a huge response with over 40,000 tweets. The movement has since spread globally and prompted further discussions around workplace sexual harassment issues and the need for better legal protections and cultural changes.
The document discusses domestic violence, including its definition, types, causes, effects, statistics, prevention, and solutions. It defines domestic violence as behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other, whether married or not. The types of domestic violence include physical, emotional, isolation, intimidation, economic, and sexual abuse. Causes include environment, poor self-esteem, and drug and alcohol abuse. Effects involve low self-esteem, depression, suicide, sleep disruption, and inability to trust. Prevention involves ending the violence, reporting it, filing charges, documenting abuse, and seeking support.
This document discusses the history of lynching in the United States from 1880 to 1950. It notes that lynching was used to terrorize the black population and reinforce racist beliefs and social hierarchies. Lynching occurred in almost every state, with over 50% taking place in 5 southern states. Victims were often mistaken in their identities. Police often participated in lynchings or turned a blind eye. The song "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday powerfully depicted the horrors of lynching.
The document discusses using social media to combat rape. It defines rape and provides statistics on rape victims from different countries. It outlines different types of rape and notes that power is the main reason for rape. Issues discussed include portrayals of gender in Indian society and how increasing women's empowerment causes anxiety and frustration in some men. The document suggests possible online solutions like women confronting harassers on video or creating women-led transportation services to prevent assault.
A brief analysis of #MeToo campaign and what marketers and social media professionals can learn from it. It is watershed campaign in terms of tackling sexual harassment in film business and elsewhere
This document summarizes and discusses honor killings. It provides background on how the concept of honor became associated with controlling women's sexuality. It discusses how conflicts between immigrant families and their children integrating into new societies can enable honor violence. The document reviews Rana Husseini's work fighting honor killings in Jordan and arguments that these crimes are not religiously mandated. It provides some statistics on honor killings globally and examples of honor-based violence occurring within the United States.
Angela Davis writes an essay challenging stereotypes about black women's roles during slavery. She argues that black women played a much more active role in resisting slavery than is typically acknowledged. Davis provides several examples of black women who participated in revolts, uprisings, and other acts of resistance against slave owners. These contributions helped end slavery, yet most accounts minimize or ignore black women's efforts. Davis aims to give black women proper credit for their important work fighting against the oppressive institution of slavery.
1) The speaker discusses the Black Lives Matter movement, which started in 2013 to protest the deaths of black individuals like Tamir Rice and Sandra Bland at the hands of police.
2) She addresses criticisms of the movement, like claims that it promotes "reverse racism" or that "all lives matter," and refutes these by citing continued racial inequalities in the criminal justice system.
3) Statistics are presented showing that young black men are disproportionately likely to be killed by police compared to other groups.
The document summarizes the key events and factors that led to the rise of the Women's Movement in the United States starting in the 1960s. It discusses two main trends that fed into the movement: more women entering the workforce during and after WWII, with most working in low-paying or part-time jobs, and changing expectations as expressed by Betty Friedan's 1963 book The Feminine Mystique which called out the illusion that women's sole role was as homemakers. The movement sought to raise women's status and end gender-based discrimination through thousands of organizations and eventual federal legislation in the 1960s protecting women's civil rights.
Christine Quinn, a lesbian woman, lost her bid to become mayor of New York City, raising questions about whether her gender or sexuality played a role. A group of professional women warned Quinn that her masculine traits of ambition and toughness could hurt her chances. After finishing third, some cited Quinn's failure to communicate issues well or appear different than the previous mayor, while others admitted not voting for her due to her gender or sexuality. Gender bias was shown through comments on her appearance and comparisons to male opponents. The article examines the challenges Quinn faced as a woman and lesbian candidate.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. While history shows real injustices, more understanding and nonviolence are needed to build a just future for all.
The document summarizes a presentation on the services provided by the 2012 Jean Nidetch Women's Center at UNLV, which include workshops, campus events, advocacy, and academic involvement related to violence prevention and support for student parents. The presentation covers statistics on sexual assault and domestic violence, defines key terms, and discusses the role of media and popular culture in contributing to rape culture through the normalization and trivialization of sexual violence.
The document compares and contrasts the Women's Suffrage movement and the Black Lives Matter movement. It discusses how both movements fought for equal rights, with Women's Suffrage gaining women the right to vote in the late 19th/early 20th century and Black Lives Matter forming in response to police killings of black people. The document explores if progress has been made since these movements and questions if the "glass ceiling" will ever be fully cracked when it comes to racial and gender inequalities.
Framing rape culture: Media coverage of sexual assault in the United States a...Shelley Blundell
Media framing of sexual assault influences public perception of the crime. To date, most media coverage of sexual assault places the victim at the center of his or her victimization, and often implies that the victim was complicit in his/her own victimization. Facts-based, unbiased media coverage has the ability to both change public perception and influence public policy. Media coverage examples from both the United States and South Africa are compared and contrasted to support the latter statement.
Domestic violence against men is a serious issue. The document discusses several cases in Britain where men have been physically abused by their wives through actions like being scratched, kicked, bitten, or attacked with bottles and knives. A refuge organization reported that some abused fathers had moved into their safe house with their children to escape abuse that for many men had lasted an average of six years, and included being beaten with iron bars or threatened with knives. While the actual number of abused men is unknown due to underreporting, studies estimate that in the U.S. roughly 300,000 to 400,000 men are treated violently by their partners each year.
The document summarizes the key events and movements within second-wave feminism in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States. It outlines the formation of major feminist organizations like NOW and the more radical Women's Liberation Movement. It also discusses key legal cases and protests around issues like equal pay, abortion rights, and the Equal Rights Amendment. The various feminist groups employed different tactics ranging from political lobbying to consciousness-raising to high-profile protests.
This document provides an overview of transgender history and activism from the Stonewall riots in 1969 through the present day. It discusses the early struggles for transgender inclusion in the gay liberation movement of the 1970s. It then outlines key people and events in transgender advocacy through the 1990s and 2000s, including the development of transgender organizations and the expansion of anti-discrimination laws and policies. Finally, it identifies ongoing issues like healthcare, documentation, employment and discusses approaches for effecting continued progress and inclusion.
This document discusses homosexuality and same-sex marriage. It provides background on the gay rights movement over the last 50 years and controversial issues around politics and religion. Same-sex couples want the same benefits as married couples such as health insurance and parental rights. The document also discusses famous LGBT people, struggles they face, stereotypes, laws and policies, organizations advocating for LGBT rights, and recent events and news regarding same-sex marriage legalization.
The #MeToo movement:
- Was founded in 2006 but gained widespread attention in 2017 due to Alyssa Milano encouraging victims of sexual harassment and assault to share their stories.
- Aims to demonstrate how widespread issues of sexual assault and harassment are, especially in the workplace.
- Rose to international prominence in response to allegations of sexual assault and harassment in Hollywood by producer Harvey Weinstein.
This document discusses domestic violence, including definitions, statistics, stories, and perspectives from Catholic social teaching. It defines domestic violence as physical, psychological, emotional, or economic abuse against intimate partners or family members. Statistics provided indicate that domestic violence disproportionately affects women and children globally. The document references Catholic teachings advocating for human dignity and against violence and oppression of women. It discusses the role of shelters and organizations in supporting survivors of domestic violence.
The #MeToo movement was revived on social media in response to sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Actress Alyssa Milano encouraged women who had experienced sexual assault or harassment to tweet "Me Too", which sparked a huge response with over 40,000 tweets. The movement has since spread globally and prompted further discussions around workplace sexual harassment issues and the need for better legal protections and cultural changes.
The document discusses domestic violence, including its definition, types, causes, effects, statistics, prevention, and solutions. It defines domestic violence as behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other, whether married or not. The types of domestic violence include physical, emotional, isolation, intimidation, economic, and sexual abuse. Causes include environment, poor self-esteem, and drug and alcohol abuse. Effects involve low self-esteem, depression, suicide, sleep disruption, and inability to trust. Prevention involves ending the violence, reporting it, filing charges, documenting abuse, and seeking support.
This document discusses the history of lynching in the United States from 1880 to 1950. It notes that lynching was used to terrorize the black population and reinforce racist beliefs and social hierarchies. Lynching occurred in almost every state, with over 50% taking place in 5 southern states. Victims were often mistaken in their identities. Police often participated in lynchings or turned a blind eye. The song "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday powerfully depicted the horrors of lynching.
The document discusses using social media to combat rape. It defines rape and provides statistics on rape victims from different countries. It outlines different types of rape and notes that power is the main reason for rape. Issues discussed include portrayals of gender in Indian society and how increasing women's empowerment causes anxiety and frustration in some men. The document suggests possible online solutions like women confronting harassers on video or creating women-led transportation services to prevent assault.
A brief analysis of #MeToo campaign and what marketers and social media professionals can learn from it. It is watershed campaign in terms of tackling sexual harassment in film business and elsewhere
This document summarizes and discusses honor killings. It provides background on how the concept of honor became associated with controlling women's sexuality. It discusses how conflicts between immigrant families and their children integrating into new societies can enable honor violence. The document reviews Rana Husseini's work fighting honor killings in Jordan and arguments that these crimes are not religiously mandated. It provides some statistics on honor killings globally and examples of honor-based violence occurring within the United States.
Angela Davis writes an essay challenging stereotypes about black women's roles during slavery. She argues that black women played a much more active role in resisting slavery than is typically acknowledged. Davis provides several examples of black women who participated in revolts, uprisings, and other acts of resistance against slave owners. These contributions helped end slavery, yet most accounts minimize or ignore black women's efforts. Davis aims to give black women proper credit for their important work fighting against the oppressive institution of slavery.
1) The speaker discusses the Black Lives Matter movement, which started in 2013 to protest the deaths of black individuals like Tamir Rice and Sandra Bland at the hands of police.
2) She addresses criticisms of the movement, like claims that it promotes "reverse racism" or that "all lives matter," and refutes these by citing continued racial inequalities in the criminal justice system.
3) Statistics are presented showing that young black men are disproportionately likely to be killed by police compared to other groups.
The document summarizes the key events and factors that led to the rise of the Women's Movement in the United States starting in the 1960s. It discusses two main trends that fed into the movement: more women entering the workforce during and after WWII, with most working in low-paying or part-time jobs, and changing expectations as expressed by Betty Friedan's 1963 book The Feminine Mystique which called out the illusion that women's sole role was as homemakers. The movement sought to raise women's status and end gender-based discrimination through thousands of organizations and eventual federal legislation in the 1960s protecting women's civil rights.
Christine Quinn, a lesbian woman, lost her bid to become mayor of New York City, raising questions about whether her gender or sexuality played a role. A group of professional women warned Quinn that her masculine traits of ambition and toughness could hurt her chances. After finishing third, some cited Quinn's failure to communicate issues well or appear different than the previous mayor, while others admitted not voting for her due to her gender or sexuality. Gender bias was shown through comments on her appearance and comparisons to male opponents. The article examines the challenges Quinn faced as a woman and lesbian candidate.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. While history shows real injustices, more understanding and nonviolence are needed to build a just future for all.
The document summarizes a presentation on the services provided by the 2012 Jean Nidetch Women's Center at UNLV, which include workshops, campus events, advocacy, and academic involvement related to violence prevention and support for student parents. The presentation covers statistics on sexual assault and domestic violence, defines key terms, and discusses the role of media and popular culture in contributing to rape culture through the normalization and trivialization of sexual violence.
The document compares and contrasts the Women's Suffrage movement and the Black Lives Matter movement. It discusses how both movements fought for equal rights, with Women's Suffrage gaining women the right to vote in the late 19th/early 20th century and Black Lives Matter forming in response to police killings of black people. The document explores if progress has been made since these movements and questions if the "glass ceiling" will ever be fully cracked when it comes to racial and gender inequalities.
Framing rape culture: Media coverage of sexual assault in the United States a...Shelley Blundell
Media framing of sexual assault influences public perception of the crime. To date, most media coverage of sexual assault places the victim at the center of his or her victimization, and often implies that the victim was complicit in his/her own victimization. Facts-based, unbiased media coverage has the ability to both change public perception and influence public policy. Media coverage examples from both the United States and South Africa are compared and contrasted to support the latter statement.
Domestic violence against men is a serious issue. The document discusses several cases in Britain where men have been physically abused by their wives through actions like being scratched, kicked, bitten, or attacked with bottles and knives. A refuge organization reported that some abused fathers had moved into their safe house with their children to escape abuse that for many men had lasted an average of six years, and included being beaten with iron bars or threatened with knives. While the actual number of abused men is unknown due to underreporting, studies estimate that in the U.S. roughly 300,000 to 400,000 men are treated violently by their partners each year.
The document summarizes the key events and movements within second-wave feminism in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States. It outlines the formation of major feminist organizations like NOW and the more radical Women's Liberation Movement. It also discusses key legal cases and protests around issues like equal pay, abortion rights, and the Equal Rights Amendment. The various feminist groups employed different tactics ranging from political lobbying to consciousness-raising to high-profile protests.
This document provides an overview of transgender history and activism from the Stonewall riots in 1969 through the present day. It discusses the early struggles for transgender inclusion in the gay liberation movement of the 1970s. It then outlines key people and events in transgender advocacy through the 1990s and 2000s, including the development of transgender organizations and the expansion of anti-discrimination laws and policies. Finally, it identifies ongoing issues like healthcare, documentation, employment and discusses approaches for effecting continued progress and inclusion.
This document discusses homosexuality and same-sex marriage. It provides background on the gay rights movement over the last 50 years and controversial issues around politics and religion. Same-sex couples want the same benefits as married couples such as health insurance and parental rights. The document also discusses famous LGBT people, struggles they face, stereotypes, laws and policies, organizations advocating for LGBT rights, and recent events and news regarding same-sex marriage legalization.
This document discusses various topics related to human sexuality and society. It begins by distinguishing between biological sex and gender, and discusses intersex and transgender individuals. It then addresses sexuality as both a biological and cultural issue, exploring cultural variations in sexual expression and the incest taboo. Several sections cover the sexual revolution of the 1960s and changing sexual attitudes. The document also discusses sexual orientation, controversies around teen pregnancy and pornography, and theoretical perspectives on sexuality including feminism and queer theory. It concludes with an overview of the abortion debate in the United States.
This document discusses feminist criminology. It begins with defining feminism and its types and waves. It then discusses what feminist criminology is and why it is needed, focusing on explaining criminal behavior in women and addressing gender inequality. It discusses how understanding female offending pathways is important. The document also outlines a survey conducted on gender and crime that found most believe gender plays some role in criminal behavior. It then summarizes a high-profile murder case in India where a woman poisoned her in-laws and others over 14 years.
This document discusses homosexuality and the LGBT rights movement. It provides background on same-sex marriage and civil rights for LGBT individuals. It discusses famous LGBT individuals like Elton John and George Takei. It outlines struggles faced by LGBT people such as bullying, lack of legal protections, and religious opposition. Major events in the movement included the Stonewall riots and repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". The document also addresses stereotypes, current laws, and advocacy organizations promoting LGBT equality.
This document discusses the history of feminism and women's rights in the United States. It begins by outlining how women had few legal rights in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The cult of domesticity emerged in the 1800s, promoting ideals of piety, purity, domesticity and submissiveness for women. The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 marked the start of the women's rights movement. The 19th amendment granted women's suffrage in 1920 after decades of campaigning. However, discrimination and unequal treatment persisted through the mid-20th century before the second wave feminism movement renewed advocacy for women's rights and equality.
"Feminism, Activism, Politics: The Trouble with White Feminism"Jessie Daniels
Jessie Daniels, PhD gave a talk titled "Feminism, Politics & Activism: The Trouble with White Feminism" where she made three key points:
1) Historically, white women have often been complicit in and benefited from systems of racism and white supremacy, from slavery to lynchings. Only a small minority of white women resisted and advocated for racial justice.
2) In the 1960s civil rights era, most white women supported segregationist policies while black feminists challenged racism within feminist and anti-war movements.
3) In recent years, high-profile white feminist campaigns and organizations like Lean In and SlutWalk have been criticized for ignoring issues of
The document discusses misogyny in hip-hop culture, including common themes of objectifying and disrespecting women found in lyrics and music videos. It notes research finding a correlation between exposure to misogynistic media and harmful attitudes. While some artists claim it reflects societal values, critics argue it negatively impacts views of women and gender roles, especially for young audiences. Female artists have challenged these themes but faced an uphill battle against a male-dominated industry where sex and provocation often boost commercial success.
The #MeToo movement began in 2006 when Tarana Burke used the phrase "Me Too" to help victims of sexual abuse feel less alone. The movement spread widely in October 2017 when Alyssa Milano encouraged people to tweet #MeToo to demonstrate how common sexual assault and harassment are, especially in the workplace. Millions of people shared their stories publicly, including high-profile celebrities, which increased awareness of the prevalence of sexual misconduct. The movement has since encouraged public discussion and policy changes related to harassment and abuse in various industries like entertainment, politics, sports, and medicine.
The document discusses domestic violence and abuse, providing definitions, statistics, theories, and history. It notes that domestic abuse can include physical, emotional, and psychological harm between intimate partners. Theories discussed potential causes like learned behavior from family or a cycle of violence and abuse. Statistics show women are most commonly victims but men can also be abused. Solutions discussed recognizing abusive relationships and seeking help.
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s fought for equal rights and desegregation of African Americans in the United States. Major events included the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling declaring segregation unconstitutional, the Montgomery Bus Boycott protesting segregated buses led by Martin Luther King Jr., and the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibiting discrimination. Despite these gains, radicals advocated more militant tactics. The assassinations of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. sparked riots. Other social movements of the time included feminism advocating women's rights, the environmental movement addressing pollution, and groups like the United Farm Workers and American Indian Movement fighting for Latino and Native American rights.
Rape culture is defined as an environment where rape is prevalent and normalized through media and popular culture. It is perpetuated by misogynistic language and objectification of women, as well as by trivializing sexual assault. Victim blaming is a key aspect of rape culture, where victims are held partially or fully responsible for crimes committed against them. The lenient six-month sentence given to Brock Turner for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman sparked national outrage and showed why many victims choose not to report assaults. Rape culture also affects men, though this has been overlooked. Ending rape culture requires addressing its root causes such as toxic definitions of masculinity and not tolerating rape jokes.
This document discusses how globalization has impacted concepts of gender, sexuality, and migration. It summarizes various perspectives on how international organizations like the World Bank have approached gender issues, and feminist critiques of those approaches. The document also examines how globalization has influenced understandings of sexuality, including the spread of LGBTQ identities and practices worldwide as well as the globalization of sex work and sex tourism. Further, it explores how globalization has facilitated the spread of HIV/AIDS while also enabling advocacy efforts. The document analyzes the experiences of migrant queer communities and the challenges of negotiating identity abroad while facing discrimination.
This document discusses homosexuality and same-sex marriage. It provides background on the gay rights movement gaining popularity over the last 50 years and issues around same-sex couples wanting the same benefits as married couples. Famous LGBT people are mentioned, as well as struggles they face like bullying and not being able to legally marry. Stereotypes against LGBT people are also described. The document outlines laws and policies regarding LGBT rights like Don't Ask Don't Tell and the Defense of Marriage Act. It discusses the work of Equality Michigan to promote LGBT equality. Important events in LGBT history are briefly noted.
The document discusses gender equality and stereotypes. It provides a history of women's rights movements from when women were seen as less than men and couldn't vote or own property. Statistics show that while progress has been made, inequalities still exist regarding pay, workplace representation, and the impact of gender stereotypes. The document advocates looking at examples worldwide and strategies that promote further equality.
13 gender in a globalising world january 2014fatima d
This document discusses gender in a globalizing world and addresses several topics related to gender including sexual identities, masculinities and femininities, and the global gender order. It examines how sexual activity and identity are linked and explores how gender roles are socially constructed. It also analyzes how ideologies about gender on a global level can impact life chances and discusses concepts like patriarchy, hegemonic masculinity, and resistant femininities. The document provides historical context on attitudes toward sexuality and explores how homosexuality has become more normalized in some parts of the world through civil rights movements and legislative changes.
The document summarizes the status of women in Argentina. It discusses prominent female figures like Eva Peron. It notes Argentina ranks 28th globally on gender equality. While women have had access to education and can vote, obstacles to reproductive rights remain. Abortion is illegal except in cases of rape or health risks. Access to contraception faces institutional barriers. Intimate partner violence laws only impose misdemeanor penalties. The Catholic Church maintains influence over policy. Groups like Las Madres de Plaza de Mayo have advocated for women's and human rights.
The document summarizes views expressed by various religious and political figures opposing LGBTQ rights from the 1990s to present day. It describes the Catholic Church's continued condemnation of homosexual acts as intrinsically disordered. It also outlines anti-LGBTQ statements and policies from other Christian denominations like the Southern Baptist Convention, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Evangelical Covenant Church. Several prominent American evangelical figures like Falwell, Robertson, Dobson, and Phelps are quoted making disparaging claims about LGBTQ people.
This document summarizes the history of birth control in the United States from the 1800s to 1940s. It discusses declining birth rates, the practice of periodic abstinence and abortion, and the criminalization of contraceptive information under the Comstock Law. It profiles key figures like Anthony Comstock and Margaret Sanger and their opposing views on birth control. It also analyzes changing public attitudes towards birth control throughout this period as availability increased and it became viewed as a women's health issue rather than obscenity.
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This document discusses representations of LGBTQ identities and issues across various media. It begins by defining terms like sexual orientation, gender, and sex. It then examines portrayals of LGBTQ characters in television shows from the past like Ellen and Will & Grace to more recent portrayals in Glee and Modern Family. The document also explores how religious and cultural views of homosexuality have changed over time from condemnation to greater acceptance in some faiths. In general, it analyzes the evolving depictions of LGBTQ people and relationships in media and society.
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This document discusses research on cyber culture and chat platforms. It begins by introducing Dr. Leanna Wolfe and her research interests, which include online teaching, cyber culture, and internet sex cases. The document then covers various chat platforms and characteristics of internet chat, such as anonymity, deception, asynchronous communication, and role play. It proposes a cyber field observation project to study these behaviors. In conclusion, the document outlines a potential student research paper on cyber cultural activities.
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This document summarizes the three waves of polyamory:
The first wave began in the late 1960s-1970s and consisted of strict patriarchal communes like The Farm and Oneida Community that practiced forms of group marriage. The second wave emerged in the 1980s-1990s and was founded by feminist women who emphasized communication, boundaries, and dealing with jealousy. The third wave began in the 2000s, fueled by the internet and mainstream media, which presented polyamory as a normal relationship option with a focus on gender fluidity and challenging traditional relationship structures.
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2. Overview
• Anthropological Perspectives on Gender and Violence
• Yanomamo
• Inuit
• Sexual Violence in India and Pakistan Today
• Rape in India
• Turbulent Protests and Conversations
• US Media Conversations
• Brock Turner, Stanford student convicted for rape
• Roger Ailes and Bill O’Reilly
• Donald Trump’s Groping Exposed
• The Hunting Ground
• Harvey Weinstein
• Uncovering my Family Story of Sexual Violence
• Deciding to Join a Conversation I’d spent my Professional Life Avoiding
• Sexual Assault Research
• Current Findings
• Political Action
• Protests in India
• Women’s March
• Denim Day
• Me Too Movement
• Re-Thinking Gender Dynamics
3. Traditional Inuit
women would live in
a quiet and sleepy
way with little self-
direction. Only
when their hunting
husbands returned
home to the family
igloo, would they
spring into action to
make tea and cook
full meals.
4. Yanomami women live
in a patriarchal and
violent Amazonian
jungle culture. If they
attempt to run away
from their home
villages they typically
are raped when seeking
refuge in neighboring
villages.
5. Winner of 2016 Oscar
for best documentary
short follows the
survivor of a Pakistani
Honor Killing. The
subject ultimately
forgives her father
and his brothers for
attempting to murder
her.
6. 2015 Documentary film
exposes the frequency of
rape on US college campuses.
A nationwide conversation is
triggered as the complicity of
school administrators is
revealed who defend their
dismissal of charges
contending, “Boys will be
Boys.”
7. Brock Turner, a Stanford
student and athlete, is
given a very short jail
sentence for raping an
intoxicated unconscious
woman at a frat party in
Jan. 2015. During the
Spring 2016 trial, the
victim’s statement goes
viral while Turner’s father
refers to the rape as “20
minutes of action.” Turner
serves just 3 months in
jail.
8. • Fox News Executives Create a Culture of
Misogyny, Corruption and Hush Money
• Women’s Complaints traditionally
Dismissed/Ignored
• Women Feared Public Shaming
• 24+ Women Bring Down Roger Ailes
• Gretchen Carlson Surveillance nets $20 M
• Bill O’Reilly Personally Pays $32 M to News
Analyst Lis Wiehl
• 50+ Advertisers Abandon his News Show
Roger Ailes and Bill O’Reilly
9. Sexual Assault becomes part of the
national conversation in Fall 2016
when Presidential Candidate
Donald Trump is shown in a 2005
news clip bragging about groping
attractive women.
15+ Women Claim Sexual
Misconduct Allegations since 1980s
10. Bill Cosby
• Accusations between
1965 and 2008
• Sexual Assault and
Sexual Misconduct
• Rape (including
drugging victims)
• Pedophilia
• Many Cases Beyond
Statute of
Limitations
• Three Felony Cases
Resulted in a Mistrial
in June 2017
14. I was first raped
when I was 22 as a
young anthropologist
exploring Mexico’s
gender divide.
15. Survey: What is sexual assault?
• Voluntary Internet Survey
• In Progress – Launched October 2016
• 296 Respondents
• 69% female; 31% male
• Average completion time: 8 minutes
23. Those Raped 3+ Times
100% Female
76% White
12% Mixed
8% Asian
4% Hispanic
Baby Boomers
Gen X
Millennials
24. Changing views on consent
• Seduction requires converting a “No” into a “Maybe” and then into a
“Yes” (150+ moves, Warren Farrell, Why Men are the Way They Are
(1986)
• Rape Myths
• Women who Dress Provocatively
• Leave a Party with a Guy
• False Accusations Are Common
• Consent Training
• “No Means No” shifts to “Yes Means Yes”
• Presumes Immediate Interest in full on sex…
• Must all consent be verbal?
31. Protestors in India
seek justice
following the
December 2012
gang rape and
subsequent death
of a young woman
on a bus.
32. On January 21,
2017, the day
following the Trump
inauguration, 2.7
million marchers
across the globe
asserted that
women’s rights are
not up for grabs!
34. Denim Day – April 26, 2017
Commemorates the
Italian Supreme Court’s
reversal of a 1992 rape
exoneration where the
defense claimed the
victim who was wearing
tight denim jeans must
have cooperated in
removing them thus
making the rape
consensual.
35.
36. • The New York Times publishes an exposé
of women who have been subjected to
sexual misconduct by producer Harvey
Weinstein
• October 5, 2017—story first published
• To date 80+ Women Have Come Public with
Stories from Sexual Harassment to Rape
• Behaviors Documented beginnings in the 70s
• Weinstein had a History of Pressuring
Young Women
• Many were Paid Off and then Forced to Sign
Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Used Private Investigators to Blackmail
Victims into Silence
• Maria Contreras Sweet Makes an Offer to Buy
the Remains of the Weinstein Company
Harvey Weinstein
37. • Via Social Media an International “Me Too” Movement
Emerges
• 85 countries
• More than 12 Million Facebook Posts
• 1.7 Million Twitter Posts with the Hashtag #MeToo
38. The celebrity witch hunt continues
Kevin Spacey Accusations
• 15 accusations of male-male groping
• Production on House of Cards
Suspended
• Seeking “Evaluation and Treatment”
Louis CK Accusations
• Sexual Misconduct
• 5 accusations from 10+ years ago
• Release of “I Love You, Daddy” Delayed
• Issues Statement of Apology
39. Sports physician Larry Nassar Convicted
• “Treated” Female Gymnasts over two
decades
• Treatment was in fact sexual abuse with Nassar
inserting his ungloved fingers into the vulvas of
his young patients
• Sentenced to 175 years in prison
• More than 150 victims testified
• Prior to the #Meetoo Movement women’s
reports dismissed
• Scott Blackmun, CEO of the US Olympic
Committee, resigns
40. Steven wynn resigns
• Transformed Las Vegas into a world class
entertainment center
• Accused by female employees of decades of sexual
harassment and sexual coercion
• Paid $7.5 million in 2005 to settle a sexual
coercion claim
• Stepped down from his position as CEO of the
Wynn Resorts Empire to avert an “avalanche of
negative publicity”
• Resigned as Finance Chair of Republican
National Committee
• University of PA severs all ties
41. ROB PORTER, WHITE HOUSE TOP AID, RESIGNS
• Accused by his two ex-wives of domestic violence
• Well-documented Assaults
• Chief of Staff John Kelly aware of accusations before they
went public
• Offers his own resignation
• Porter was considered a “Rising Star”
• Rhodes Scholar
• BA and JD from Harvard University
• Porter’s Mormon Church cited as a bastion of patriarchal
violence against women
• White House Speechwriter David Sorenson resigns over his
own history of domestic violence accusations
42. A culture in turmoil…as “the List” expands to 51
accusations of men in power
43. “Bad sex” deconstructed
Aziz Ansari
• Bad Sex date with comedian Aziz Ansari ignites a
new social media conversation
• Report published anonymously in Babe.net
• The disconnect between how men and women can
experience dating and sex exposed
• 30% of women experience pain with vaginal
intercourse (and 70% with anal penetration)
• Large numbers of women do not tell their
partners when it hurts…
• Males think of “Bad Sex” as simply an
unexciting or passive partner
• Media Pundits (re: Andrew Sullivan) question
whether #MeToo has gone too far
44. A WOMAN IS ACCUSED
LA State Assembly Woman Cristina Garcia
• A Silence Breaker who revealed her own story of sexual
harassment while serving in the CA State Assembly
• Activist for Women’s Rights
• Accused of inappropriate sexual conduct
• Groped two males at a 2014 legislative softball game
• Stroked their buttocks and reached for the groin
• Agrees to take an unpaid leave of absence during the
investigation
45. “Cat Person” & the Self Deception of Dating
Kristen Roupenian
• New Yorker Fiction Story Goes Viral
• 20-year old female college student and 34-year old guy
meet, text a lot and generate expectations
• Girl feels guilty that she has participated in arousing her
date when she is no longer interested
• She can’t say “No” though part of her wants to
• He has no access to her inner dialogue
• The two truly habit separate gender and cultural worlds
Triggers a nation-wide campus conversation. Exposes administrators that intentionally covered up the frequency of rape on their campuses. (Boys will be boys)
My uncle apologized to her at age 93, barely a year before he passed away.
Rarely discussed it. Did not want to present myself as a victim as I launched my professional career.
Conversing with a flirtatious stranger at a café – 3.4% F / 0% M -- Receiving unwanted texts/emails – F 91.5% M 75% -- Pressure to discuss sexual activities with boss/employer F 93% M 87.5%
Females twice as likely to report sexual harassment. Males more often “not sure” or negative. Very few women report never being sexually harassed.
Note 2/3 of Males have not. Highest # of women 4 or more times (nearly 30%)
All refer to non-consensual acts. Penetration refers to vagina or anus. M/F similar other than 5% F and 25% M considered the non-consensual deep kiss to be a rape.
Females have a higher incidence of rape. Describe details…
51-64 – Baby Boomers (height of feminism) Less (more Time to Get Raped)
14% More F than M believe it means partner is not interested in sex at all. 8% More M than F believe a partner can be persuaded into have sex. Mil – more partner might be interested another time. BB- More partner might be persuaded into having sex.
Males and Females see this a bit differently! Certainly can lead to misunderstandings… Millennials v Baby Boomers. (More Consent Ed. For Millenials re: Mutual YES…also more Mil less of all possible)
(Before “finished”) Note nearly twice as many males have been asked to end. And almost twice as many females had not.
Majority answer is to “stop immediately” Larger # of M would “finish up quickly” Offering to take a break 1/3 M: ¼ F