Today’s theme: Me Too Movement

People across the world are writing "me too" on social media to raise awareness of sexual assault and harassment. The phrase began trending on Twitter and has been posted by millions of Facebook users after people were asked to share their experiences in light of allegations against Harvey Weinstein.

And here in Korea, a string of workplace sexual harassment exposes here in recent weeks has triggered angry calls for boycotts of the companies involved.

The internet age has better equipped people to deal with these issues. We look into how a hashtag became a rallying cry against sexual harassment.

>>>The Conversationalist with

Jen Schradie

Research Fellow at Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse, France

sociologist who studies digital activism

“As someone who studies digital activism and things do or don’t take off in the cyber world, what can you tell us about the recent eruption of the Me Too hashtag? It’s been around since 2006 so what has precipitated this latest viral incarnation?”

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Jayda Rasberry

Organizing director for Dignity and Power Now, dealing with sexual harassment in the women's jail and prisons

recently took part in the Me Too Survivors March Rally in LA as a speaker

“There has been talk about those that have come forward being reluctant to name their attackers. Do you think this is something that should be addressed? Do we need to start bringing more names into the equation? Or is it enough that people are able to finally relieve themselves of the burden they’ve been carrying alone?”

>>>Media Monster

An Open Secret

An Open Secret is an American documentary film directed by Amy J. Berg exposing child sexual abuse in the film industry in California. The film features interviews with victimized performers, who were targeted when they were young boys, as well as industry figures, the predators themselves, and journalists.

>>>Next week: Alcohol

(in time for 연말회식, year-end gatherings)