“Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements: characteristics and problematic aspects Cover Image

Движенията “Me Too” и “Time’s Up”: характеристики и проблемни аспекти
“Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements: characteristics and problematic aspects

Author(s): Tsvetelina Dzhambazova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Media studies, Communication studies
Published by: Софийски университет »Св. Климент Охридски«
Keywords: “Me Too”; “Time’s Up”; social movements; characteristics; problematic aspects; social media; sexual harassment

Summary/Abstract: Since their popularization in social media “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements have attracted society’s attention and mass media’s interest to the widespread problem of sexual harassment in everyday life. The aim of this article is to analyze the key characteristics and problematic aspects of these two movements. Making a critical review of journalistic materials and scientific researches, the article seeks the answer to the question which aspects are hindering both movement’s transformation in long-lasting social movements with tangible changes to society’s attitudes.