#MeToo Movement

by Heather C. Hudak

Overview

A movement begun a decade ago by American activist Tarana Burke, #MeToo went viral in 2017, changing the way people look at sexual harassment and assault of women. This compelling title encourages readers to examine silence breaking and the multiple issues related to the issues of power, gender equality, and violence. Teacher’s guide available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778749714
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	10/24/2018
Series:	Get Informed-Stay Informed Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 International Issue 4

What is the Me Too movement?

Who is involved and affected?

What are the key issues and how can you learn about them?

Chapter 2 How to Get Informed 8

Getting a solid background in the issue

Types and categories of source materials, with some Me Too examples

Key terms such as gender equality, sexual harassment, and misogyny

Considering bias and context

Chapter 3 The Big Picture 14

The history of the Me Too movement: When and where did it start?

Me Too goes viral on social media, making it a global issue

How the movement has moved on, and what are its aims now?

Chapter 4 Forming an Opinion 22

Building up your knowledge of the Me Too movement, and how to sort and evaluate information

Perspectives on the subject, ranging from those of females, males, workers, and employees, to governments and politicians

Chapter 5 Staying Informed 34

The current state of the Me Too movement, in North America and around the world

Things you can do to bring the issue to people's attention

Chapter 6 Plan of Action 40

Guidelines and strategies for staying informed, making your own opinion, and how you can help influence the debate on the Me Too movement

Glossary 44

Source Notes 46

Find Out More 47

Index 48