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#MeToo

A movement encouraging victims of sexual violence and harassment (typically women) to publicly share their experiences, with the intent of emphasizing how widespread such behavior is. The phrase was first used in this sense by activist Tarana Burke in 2006 and then went viral as a hashtag shortly after film producer Harvey Weinstein was publicly accused of sexual misconduct in October 2017. People keep asking whether #MeToo has gone too far, but every week we hear another story of abuse, so clearly it hasn't gone far enough. Dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace? Yep #MeToo.

me too

1. I feel the same way. A: "I really love strawberry ice cream." B: "Yum, me too!" A: "I like playing video games." B: "Me too, we should play together sometime."
2. Please include me also. A: "Mom, can my friends and I go to the water park?" B: "Hey, me too!"
3. A movement encouraging victims of sexual violence and harassment (typically women) to publicly share their experiences, with the intent of emphasizing how widespread such behavior is. The phrase was first used in this sense by activist Tarana Burke in 2006 and then went viral as a hashtag shortly after film producer Harvey Weinstein was publicly accused of sexual misconduct in October 2017. Typically capitalized and/or used as a hashtag. People keep asking whether Me Too has gone too far, but every week we hear another story of abuse, so clearly it hasn't gone far enough. Dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace? Yep #MeToo.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • #MeToo
  • me too
  • the Weinstein effect
  • textual harassment
  • #YesAllWomen
  • expand
  • expand (one's) horizons
  • expand horizons
  • widen (one's) horizons
  • exvangelical
References in periodicals archive
Yet, while the MeToo movement is essential in our society, which turns a blind eye towards abusers and blames the victim, we must wade through the online justice system responsibly and ensure that the MeToo movement is not trivialised.
The Dynamics Of #MeToo
In the ad, Gillette features clips showing reports on the MeToo movement, sexism in some movies and violence between boys with a voice over can be heard saying: "Bullying, the MeToo movement against sexual harassment, toxic masculinity, is this the best a man can get?".
Gillette's Ad on 'Toxic Masculinity' Attacks Men and Goes Totally Viral
But as far as MeToo? That movement is long overdue." The father-of-eight added: "I've never been clumsy with women.
Rod regrets heartbreak
"Until now, I didn't have any direct experience of MeToo but if anyone has talked to the women in their lives, this problem is a lot, lot bigger than we initially thought.
I don't mind offending people .. it's when I upset them by accident that I feel terrible; DANIEL SLOSS ON TACKLING #metoo at fringe; Comedian admits it's a fine line between joking about showbiz sex pest shame and making mockery of it
It appears that she has tried to take advantage of the internationally acclaimed MeToo campaign to claim international fame as well as to win her latest contract in an attempt to lobby with press, local and foreign organisations besides gaining support from other colleagues and friends playing the 'woman card'.
Meesha Shafi's charges against Ali Zafar
- MeToo Light: a complete one-patient kit, using a 30% hydrogen peroxide gel to be activated by light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
MeToo! A new chairside whitening system
Please do help us improve in all aspects of life.' Mani was slammed on social media as he mocked the founder of the MeToo movement in a controversial Instagram post.
Mani clarifies after MeToo mocking post backlash
The MeToo movement has taken the Indian media industry by storm.
MeToo's local impact?
Breaking its silence on sexual harassment cases emerging from the Indian entertainment and media industry under the "MeToo" movement.
#MeToo: Indian flight attendant accuses Ranatunga of sexual harassment
Tarana Burke and her MeToo movement are getting a financial boost for their work fighting sexual violence.
Women's foundation launches fund to support MeToo movement
The petition asked the NCW to take legal action against the cases that came into light through the MeToo movement
#MeToo: HC rejects PIL seeking NCW's intervention in sexual harassment cases
#MeToo started trending on social media on Sunday across the globe after American actor Alyssa Milano asked women to write MeToo as their status if they had ever been harassed, to show people the magnitude of the problem.
Khan asked supporters to throw acid on my face: Gulalai
Kolkata: (IANS) The conversation started by the 'MeToo' movement is transformative and people should trust when people share their 'wounds', according to a panel discussion at the 10th edition of Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF).
'MeToo' movement initiated conversation, gave courage, invited policies: Literature fest panellists
The MeToo movement gained momentum in India after Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta accused Nata Patekar of allegedly misbehaving with her during a film shoot in 2008.
#MeToo: Fully support genuine cases, says ex-Assam CM
This has left many of the MeToo supporters in Pakistan disgruntled, angry and cursing over the Pakistani society and people in general for their lack of sympathy on the issue as serious as sexual harassment.
Why #MeToo will fail in Pakistan