The following Tweets depict the constant conversation still surrounding the viral hashtag “#MeToo,” originating from the Me Too Movement started in 2006. To put an end to sexual violence and give women a platform to share their stories, speak their truth, and advocate for others in the same situation that may not have the courage yet. Over a year ago, the #MeToo had a vast impact on the world after going viral on social media. As the fight for gender equality continues, the conversation has taken a turn in some ways. While #MeToo has had such a powerful impact on our world, some people have attempted to diminish the power of the conversation, while also disempowering women as well.
The following Tweets portray the continuous conversation on Twitter to empower women around the world to share their stories and fight for their freedom:
You're not a victim for sharing your story. You are a survivor setting the world on the fire with your truth. And you never know who needs your light, your warmth and raging courage. -alex elle #MeToo #MeToomvmt
— killaratbloodguts (@killarat1982) November 26, 2018
😭😭😭<– Me, while reading this email I received.
I am so grateful for all the incredible young women like her, who continue to fight for gender equity despite being faced with the very same social barriers that make this fight so difficult. You inspire me. #MeToo pic.twitter.com/jUoWmIAhgf
— Bowinn Ma (@BowinnMa) November 27, 2018
It's not justice, when women are regarded as liars.
It's not consent, when women are afraid to say no.
It's not free speech, when women are silenced.
It's not human rights, when women are unprotected.
It's not rocket science, why women have had enough. #MeToo
— marie skou (@marie_skou) November 24, 2018
Sisters in #Morocco are saying “I will not be silent” in Morocco’s version of #MeToo. The campaign sparked in the aftermath of a number of high-profile sexual assaults in the country. Power to all women who break their silence. https://t.co/TGuFuTqWjq
— Zainab Salbi (@ZainabSalbi) November 16, 2018
Unfortunately, the Tweets below attempt to deplete the importance of the #MeToo Movement by depicting women as “bitter” instead of victims and survivors and using jokes to portray women as dramatizing sexual violence.
I'm really thankful to the #metoo movement on Twitter because it showed me that many women that I thought were beautiful, logical and sensible are actually so filled with bitterness and ugliness inside them
— The Bad Doctor (@DOCTORATLARGE) November 18, 2018
I was eating tonight and the waiter poured me a glass of water WITHOUT my consent! I am so tired of patriarchy and toxic masculinity! FUCK MEN!!! #MeToo
— Rosemary (@MeTooRosemary) November 22, 2018
Although controversial, the conversation continues to soar and empower women. Individuals with opposing views are the people I, as a woman, find hardest to fathom.