Tuesday, 5 June 2018

#METOO #TIMESUP

In honour of the anniversary of the Women's March in 2016, a grand theme that was greatly recognized during the Golden Globe Awards was the #metoo / #timesup movement. After reading a couple of blog posts specifically about this topic, it's important for people to understand that the women and men are not abusing their power, let alone victimizing themselves to spread the awareness of sexual harassment and discrimination. This movement grew from the domestic violence that people in a position of power (whether it is political or social) abuse towards those who are actually victims. For people to assume that these stories are fake for the sole purpose that they are celebrities is somewhat outrageous. Just because they are famous, does not mean they cannot go through the same experiences other people go through. There are worse incidents, but that does not signify that their own experiences are invalid.
During talk shows and award shows, celebrities and generally famous/popular people share their experiences of sexual harassment. A sign of vulnerability, but also a step closer to uniting all gender who have been victimized. Rising despite the abuse they have gone through.

Oprah speaking about sexual harassment during the Golden Globe awards, spreading peace and awareness with her speech. 

The importance of this movement is rise women and men who have experienced sexual harassment from the opposite sex or the same sex. To reconcile and grow from the current problem of sexual harassment and blaming victims, along with the discrimination towards those who have experienced such incidents by blaming them for not enjoying what they have gone through, we must come to terms with them. In order to grow and evolve into a safe well moderate society, it's important to confront these problems and accept them despite how bad the reputation might become. Moving forward and accepting our faults is much more necessary and better than staying in the same place living in ignorance towards ourselves.


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#METOO #TIMESUP

In honour of the anniversary of the Women's March in 2016, a grand theme that was greatly recognized during the Golden Globe Awards was ...