Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   me-too

   /ˌmiːˈtuː/

   • 1. a global social movement that seeks to expose and prevent sexual harassment and assault, especially against women, by raising awareness and holding perpetrators to account publicly: "in the wake of #MeToo, more people are coming forward than ever"

   adjective

   • 1. adopting or imitating another person's views or policies, often for political advantage: "it is not a me-too company with the same line carried by other shops in town"
   • ▪ (of a product) designed to emulate or rival another which has already been successful: "me-too drugs"

   Word Origin late 19th century (as adjective): from me1 + too. In relation to the social movement the expression was apparently first used in 2006 on the social media platform Myspace by US activist Tarana Burke, and was popularized in 2017 by a tweet from the actor Alyssa Milano: ‘If you've been sexually harassed or assaulted write “me too” as a reply to this tweet’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • M

     3

   • E

     1

   • -

   • T

     1

   • O

     1

   • O

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What is the Me Too movement?

   • Me Too movement, awareness movement around the issue of sexual harassment and abuse of women in the workplace that grew to prominence in 2017 in response to news reports of sexual abuse by American film producer Harvey Weinstein. The movement raised awareness, gave voice to survivors, and led to sweeping cultural and workplace changes.

   Me Too movement | Definition, History, Purpose, & Societal Impact

   www.britannica.com/topic/Me-Too-movement

   See all results for this question

   What does 'Me Too' Mean?

   • The phrase "Me Too" was initially used in this context on social media in 2006, on Myspace, by sexual assault survivor and activist Tarana Burke. The hashtag #MeToo was used starting in 2017 as a way to draw attention to the magnitude of the problem.

   MeToo movement - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeToo_movement

   See all results for this question

   What does 'MeToo' mean?

   • Note: The styling #MeToo is used in text to refer to the movement and in social media as a hashtag. The Teamsters union, for instance, which recently finalized a new contract with Cal State, has a me-too provision.

   Me-too Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/me-too

   See all results for this question

   Why is 'me too' so popular?

   • After the hashtag #MeToo went viral in late 2017, Facebook reported that almost half of its American users were friends with someone who said they had been sexually assaulted or harassed. The original purpose of "Me Too" as used by Tarana Burke in 2006 was to empower women through empathy, especially young and vulnerable women.

   MeToo movement - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeToo_movement

   See all results for this question

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MeToo_movementMeToo movement - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MeToo_movement

   • Cached

   "Me Too" empowers those who have been sexually assaulted through empathy, solidarity, and strength in numbers, by visibly demonstrating how many have experienced sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › world-44045291What has #MeToo actually changed? - BBC News

   www.bbc.co.uk › news › world-44045291

   • Cached

   May 12, 2018 · Some abuse survivors have cited #MeToo as a stressful influence, saying it resurfaced the pain of their abuse. Others have reported feeling less alone, saying it encouraged them to address past...

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › me-tooMe-too Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › me-too

   • Cached

   Learn the origin and usage of the adjective me-too, meaning similar or identical to something else, and the noun Me Too, referring to a movement against sexual assault and harassment. See examples, synonyms, and related words for me-too.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › Me-Too-movementMe Too movement | Definition, History, Purpose, & Societal ...

   www.britannica.com › topic › Me-Too-movement

   • Cached

   4 days ago · Me Too movement, awareness movement around the issue of sexual harassment and abuse of women in the workplace that grew to prominence in 2017 in response to news reports of sexual abuse by American film producer Harvey Weinstein.

   • Author: Amy Brittain

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

7. www.globalfundforwomen.org › movements › me-too‘Me Too’ Global Movement - What is the ‘Me Too” Movement

   www.globalfundforwomen.org › movements › me-too

   • Cached

   ‘Me Too’ is a global movement founded by Tarana Burke to support survivors of sexual violence and end gender-based violence. Learn how the movement started, how it went viral, and what challenges it faces in different countries and contexts.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishME-TOO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Me-too is an adjective that describes a product that is similar to a popular one made by another company. Learn how to use it in business and marketing contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.

9. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-the-metoo-movementThe #MeToo Movement: History, SA Statistics, Impact

   www.verywellmind.com › what-is-the-metoo-movement

   • Cached

   Apr 28, 2023 · #MeToo is a hashtag that empowers survivors of sexual harassment, assault, and bullying to share their stories and seek support. Learn about the origins, achievements, and challenges of this global movement that aims to end sexual violence.