#MeToo | #itwasme - English Fury

#MeToo | #itwasme

10/17/2017

October 16-20 is Domestic Violence Awareness Week. All week long, people have been wearing purple in support, and social media has been flooded with stories about domestic assault, followed by the hastag, #MeToo.

First, the Harvey Weinstein scandal, then Alyssa Milano posted this on Twitter:

And women did it.

Then today, Roy Price, the head of Amazon Studios, resigned after allegations of sexual assault in the workplace were exposed.

Since, a firestorm of stories about women being sexually assaulted have blazed the Internet. To read these stories is stunning. Women are publicly exposing their abusers in unprecedented numbers. As of Monday, Twitter reported more than half a million #MeToo tweets.

Women have had enough.

Finally, women have forced a conversation about sexual harassment/abuse that is difficult to stay quiet about. Shockingly, even abusers are taking responsibility for their crimes, writing about them on social media with the hashtag #itwasme.

People have had enough.

Comment on the following prompt: What do you think will be the impact of women (and men) coming forth on social media about sexual abuse? Do you think it is necessary to expose those kind of truths on the Internet?

INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five. You must also reply to TWO classmate's posts. You cannot post identical comments on different classmates' posts. Posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will not earn you a passing grade. Make sure your posts address the reply that you are responding to.

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Due: Fri., Oct. 20, 2017 11:59 p.m. CST

Victor ajuobi

10/19/2017 08:48:14 am

Yes i believe that coming together to expose these incidents of sexual assault will help spread awareness of this issue. As long as their are more stories coming out about this issue, there will be more investigations and focus on this topic. Also by posting this online, the message can be widely scene , which can cause more victims to speak out against sexual assault. The only thing i am worried about is that if people start falsely accusing people on the internet about sexual assault, that it can ruin someone's reputation. We need to make sure that there is justice for sexual assaulted victims, while also protecting and speaking about falsely accused people of sexual assault also.

T. Dawson

10/19/2017 03:57:48 pm

Mr. Ajoubi, I agree. Reporting sexual assault where everyone can see it will bring attention to a problem that has been in the shadows for far too long. Falsely accusing those that have not done anything wrong is scandalous in itself and is a problem of rape culture the #MeToo users are trying to stop.

T.Dawson 4th

10/19/2017 04:00:57 pm

Mr. Ajuobi*

D. Tonche

10/19/2017 06:38:43 pm

The more attention there is to this topic the more seriously we are to take sexual abuse victims, who are often undermined.

E. Hernandez 6th

10/19/2017 10:51:43 pm

I agree w/ you, it's important that people come together and tell their stories. This will change a lot of things.

T.Tate1st

10/20/2017 11:07:07 am

I believe your statement is true because it's kind of like monkey see monkey do. So when others see others doing something then they are going to do it . Also they have those that just like to make up lies just to get attention or just because they can which is wrong .

D.Molo

10/20/2017 04:31:05 pm

I agree because it would be a bad thing if people just started falsely accusing people.

S.moncivias 4th

10/20/2017 11:39:48 pm

I have to agree with you Mr.Ajuobi, people have to be aware of what of what has been happening other individuals. But there is an issue of people have been making false accusation that could make this issue go side ways and not get the same importance. Therefore people should consider if what they are saying is true or just something to make someone else appeal to them.

R.Garcia 1st

10/20/2017 11:53:21 pm

I do agree with your statement i think that because the internet is capable of reaching so man people, it brings more awareness. I also appreciate your comment about "also protecting and speaking about falsely accused people of sexual assault" i know this is a big problem that is present, but for one reason or another, it didn't immediately occur to me.

W.Crawford iii

10/20/2017 11:58:16 pm

I totally agree the more stories people come out and tell the more the situation will likely change

T. Dawson

10/19/2017 03:25:40 pm

Sexual abuse victims that are sharing their stories on the internet will have a tremendous impact. The victims are spreading awareness about this problem in a place were people pay attention-social media. Not too many people pay attention to the news, but a large amount of people pay attention to social media. I do believe that exposing such truths on the internet was necessary. Sexual abuse victims are often pushed away and in most cases, justice is not served. If anything, my concerns are that this "movement" will be tainted by someone falsely accusing someone of such actions. #metoo was meant to bring awareness to the problem of social abuse and has completed this task until now.

D. Hearne 1st

10/19/2017 06:26:40 pm

You are right. There have already been many cases where people falsely accuse someone of rape. As a result, innocent people have been put in jail. It is a high possibility that some malicious person out there will taint the meaning of #metoo by lying about something they went through.

D. Tonche 1st pd

10/19/2017 06:36:52 pm

Bringing this matter to social media has put forward more attention, if people are not willing to pay attention to the new yet alone sexual abuse victims statistics than they should at least pay attention to their twitter feed.

kaleb washington 6th

10/20/2017 03:52:13 pm

i agree Living in America now, where racism, sexism, and inequality is prevalent, both politically and socially, it is necessary to expose these kinds of truths. Our judicial system is too lax on the wrongdoers and too harsh on the minor offenses, and the exposing of stories and the people that recieved no consequences will make us realize that we are being cheated out of due process and real criminals are escaping.

Victor ajuobi

10/20/2017 08:01:39 pm

In support for your statement I believe that exposing the victims of sexual abuse will help spread awareness. As many victims are being silent due to fear

K. Allen 1st

10/20/2017 09:20:36 pm

I agree with you because before the movement females were already accusing athletes of things like this.

D.Molo

10/20/2017 11:58:33 pm

I agree with this because just like I said in my response it will make people want to step out and do things about it because they know that they are not alone.

Jameela barber

10/19/2017 04:22:41 pm

I think the ad that Dove made is based off racism. The reason I think that is because, it's basically saying that black it's a dirty color and if you used Dove you can take all that dirtiness off and be clean (aka white).

D.Hearne

10/19/2017 06:27:17 pm

Wrong post.

D.Hearne 1st

10/19/2017 05:21:07 pm

The women and men coming forth about their sexual abuse or abuse in general is important. The victims are publicising the violence they've experienced in the best way. Almost everyone has access to the internet and are able to see these stories. Usually those who are victims are silenced by their abuser. These tweets can help pursuade those who have been or are being sexually abused to speak up. Them speaking out about it also bring more awareness to the situation. With people being more cautious of this abuse, justice could be brought and the rates could go down.

E. Hernandez 6th.

10/19/2017 10:54:05 pm

Like you said, victims are afraid to speak out. This is a big movement, it's important for victims to feel like they have a voice.

J.Solomon 1st

10/20/2017 06:32:31 pm

Social media does provide victims with a outlet for their voices to be heard. However on the contrary speaking out on social media has an indirect impact as opposed to taking physical action against domestic violence.

J.Bonilla - 4th

10/20/2017 11:52:56 pm

Somethings taking the physical approach does nothing, many may think it’s a joke or not take it seriously. Meanwhile gathering a large audience will allow more people to come together and see how they can all find a solution to the horrendous situation.

S.Moncivais 4th

10/20/2017 11:45:55 pm

Just like you stated this on you comment D.Hearne. People are often silenced by their abusers, because they are scared if they say something they could come back and damage them more. Having this issue brings awareness and also justice for those who have been abused in the past.

D. Tonche 1st pd

10/19/2017 06:32:11 pm

If we don't personally witness or experience through harassment whether it's because of your religion,race, gender, etc. we don't acknowledge others own personal encounters. This tag brought us an insight on what women have to face everyday and also provided victims a newfound voice they probably never had before. I think this is a great opportunity for victims to share their stories and for other people to listen. In addition this tag paints a picture on the amount of women that have experienced harassment. To conclude this narrative, I think this made the public face the facts about harassment they have denied for so long.

J.Maple 1st

10/19/2017 07:01:38 pm

I agree. The issue with domestic violence is that it's a "don't ask, don't tell" situation. We know it happens, and happens often, but it's just not a conversation that gets brought up. This tag just gave people the opportunity to ask and tell, anonymously, and to millions of people across the world that can relate.

T.Tate 1st

10/20/2017 11:11:01 am

I believe your statement is true because if it's not mentioned then no one would speak on it. So that people have brought it to our attention it allows people to express how they feel .

J.Solomon 1st

10/20/2017 06:28:29 pm

I agree that social media has provided a platform for victims to raise awareness. However, I feel there’s a more effective method to yield results than social media advocation.

J. Maple 1st

10/19/2017 06:57:12 pm

This movement is most definitely important. Social media is really the only outlet people can express themselves in and get some input as well as make some real change. Soon, this #metoo will gain so much attention that it will become as impactful as #BlackLivesMatter. Living in America now, where racism, sexism, and inequality is prevalent, both politically and socially, it is necessary to expose these kinds of truths. Our judicial system is too lax on the wrongdoers and too harsh on the minor offenses, and the exposing of stories and the people that recieved no consequences will make us realize that we are being cheated out of due process and real criminals are escaping. This movement will also strike up a conversation about how domestic abuse can happen to anyone, not just women. Maybe then people will see that bad things can happen to any gender, and the issue of gender equality will be taken more seriously and put at the forefront of society's mind.

F. Imani

10/20/2017 06:07:05 pm

Towards the end of your comment you stated "Maybe then people will see that bad things can happen to any gender, and the issue of gender equality will be taken more seriously and put at the forefront of society's mind." That specific part spoke volumes to me because I've always wondered about boys and men who have experienced sexual abuse. Event's like this will defiantly make boys and men feel more comfortable to talk about sexual abuse. In addition, it can also allow society to know that men are sexually abused by women. I mentioned this because when a man or boy is sexually assaulted by a women, they are seen as weak.

B. Haynes 1st

10/20/2017 11:42:11 pm

I agree with your statement. Sexual abuse is a topic that people try to avoid talking about, as if it isn't something real, or it doesn't affect millions of people. People should be able to share their experiences with sexual abuse and be taken seriously; this goes into account of how anyone can be sexually abused. I have heard one too many times that men can't be sexually abused, when that it far from the truth (e.g. Terry Crews).

Z.Williams

10/19/2017 09:00:56 pm

The impact will be execptional if there are enough replies that say "me too". The media is indeed the most popular form of news there is what is said by the reporters, citizens, and witnesses, brings forth the opinion of others, being the main cause of protest and trends. I agree that it is quite revealing to post the abusers, however, domestic violence has been a public issue for years and the rate of a women being sexually assualted remains 1/3 women, 33%. For women to take action in preventing domestic violence through social media represents that the 21st century is truly a technical age. Many years ago, the best way to address a world wide problem was through scheduled meetings and marching, this displayed the determination and strength of the many women and men who changed history for women rights today.

kaleb washington

10/19/2017 10:44:38 pm

Reporting sexual assault where everyone can see it will bring attention to a problem that has been in the shadows for far too long. Falsely accusing those that have not done anything wrong is scandalous in itself and is a problem of rape culture Living in America now, where racism, sexism, and inequality is prevalent, both politically and socially, it is necessary to expose these kinds of truths. Our judicial system is too lax on the wrongdoers and too harsh on the minor offenses, and the exposing of stories and the people that recieved no consequences

Makayla W

10/20/2017 09:53:00 pm

I totally feel the same way because posting it on social media is giving it a lot of attention. Needs justice.

E. Hernandez 6th.

10/19/2017 10:50:10 pm

I feel that this will heavily impact our society. The criminals responsible for sexual harassment, abuse or anything of that nature will be scared to come out. There might be a huge decrease in people getting raped. It is crucial that people expose rapists and feel comfortable to tell their story. The more people volunteering to share their story, the more comfortable it is for people to come out.

C. Villanueva 1st

10/20/2017 10:17:20 pm

I agree, it's important for people to come out and it will heavily impact our society. Maybe this is the start of a new chapter in many people's lives

D.Moseley-4th/5thpd

10/20/2017 07:55:23 am

With the internet being such a large public platform, the impact of the social media forthcoming about sexual abuse could be worldwide. Nowadays tweets are just as important as weather broadcast. Sexual abuse is a very serious issue that is usually swept under the rug because the truth hurts for both the victim and the aggressor. Speaking out on the issue could start a new movement in order to dead the issue with little to no more sexual assault cases. The mental state of humanity could improve due to people talking about an issue and not bottling it all up, which leads to depression for a lot of individuals.

T. Dawson 4th

10/20/2017 08:11:12 am

I have to agree with you. Social media plays a huge role in spreading information. This will help bring light to the problem of sexual abuse. The trauma of being sexually abused does lead to depression and other mental illnesses and being able to talk about it will help many people

C. McCowin 7th

10/20/2017 10:24:25 pm

I agree with your statement because I believe that since almost everybody knows what is on social media, no matter what, everybody could get an idea about the abuse and violence. Even if they don't have social media, they can receive information from their peers and multiple broadcasts.

T. Tate 1st

10/20/2017 11:19:51 am

Bringing sexual assault to everyone attention is a good cause because people now can speak on what they have been threw or what they did . Doing that can attract more people to speak on something they have been holding in and it probably been eating them up because they never talked about it . So people seeing others speak on a problem that relates to their problems would motivate them to speak on it.It can also be a bad thing because they have those people that lie and make up things or would lie just to hurt someone else which is wrong .

B.Criss 4/5

10/20/2017 12:52:00 pm

With social media being a huge platform for people to express there problems then yes it is a good way to say what has been going on in their lives. Also a lot of things go viral on social involving politics,national news, sports, protests, ect. So when something as drastic is brought to social media by celebrities it gives normal citizens the confidence to tell their stories too. Sexual abuse is a serious issue that is swept under the rug because the truth hurts for both the victim and the aggressor. Many years ago, the best way to address a world wide problem was through scheduled meetings and marching, this displayed the determination of the many women and men who changed history for women rights today.

J.Solomon 1st

10/20/2017 02:40:15 pm

While spreading awareness and coming together is great, social media repeats a continuous cycle; acknowledge, rant, forget, repeat. This cycle has made it hard for victims of injustice to hope for change. Also, society’s social media craze distracts us from reality by keeping us entangled in a web of deep sayings and testimonies. This distraction plays a contribution in controversy and false information. The inaccuracy of these post lead to more bad than good. Although social media is great for spreading awareness, it isn’t the most effective method for solution. Perhaps we should avoid the fake news and act in real life.

F. Imani 1st

10/20/2017 05:29:23 pm

You are right about the continuous cycle of social media. We acknowledge, rant, forget and repeat. But for this specific event, it's not about ranting and then forgetting it took place. It's about women and men confessing the sexual abuse they have experienced which led to others doing the same. Due to this, it helped others realize that sexual abuse happens on a larger scale than they originally thought. Once you finally release an emotional and mental burden, you will never forget it. Nonsexual abuse victims may forget the viral hashtag, but for those who have carried the burden of sexual abuse and released it, never will.

J.jackson link

10/20/2017 08:28:44 pm

It do help to say something to someone but when you do it might be to late fir other people who was hurt after you cause of the timing and in nit saying it their fault I'm saying that if you stand up right then it could help faster before they hurt someone else

J. Maple 1st

10/20/2017 06:47:03 pm

I disagree. Anything posted on the internet stays forever. Black Lives Matter has been going strong for 4 years, and it continues to be a platform for black power and appreciation. Also, social media is really the only way to reach millions of people at once. It's the only source to start a movement, which is why different organizations always tell you to follow them on social media. Social media spreads awareness so people can know that there is a solution that needs to be found.

J.jackson6th link

10/20/2017 08:31:40 pm

It do but when you dont do nothing for a long time a lit of people stop listening case you could stopped it but you decide to stay silence till someone famous told you it was ok you could of did that without them and went to the police case if that person did it once they VW ill do it again so I dont think it will change anything

T.Shelton 1st

10/20/2017 07:25:25 pm

I never thought of that continuous cycle but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be forgetting.

Ty Smith 6th

10/20/2017 04:20:06 pm

I agree I think it's great for them to come together and not be frighten about them being sexual abuse. Now they don't have to hide it anymore and it isn't hard for them to face the fact that they've been sexual abuse.

D.Molo 1st

10/20/2017 04:29:18 pm

I think that people coming forth about this type of situation is good. Reason being is because this shows the younger generations going through it that they’re are more people like them. This can help someone get the courage to point out their abusers and get justice. This is not to show shame to this is to show strength in victims of heinous crimes. So this a great thing that is happening and we should support these people of society

T.Shelton 1st

10/20/2017 06:54:01 pm

I completely agree with your statement and like the fact that you said it could show other people to tell their story too .

Brandy Moreno 6th

10/20/2017 09:46:11 pm

I agree with you . I think that people should come up foward with this and stop being cowards . They are victims , it’s not like they have done anything wrong . The society these days need to speak and speak what’s been happeneing .

Makayla W 7th

10/20/2017 09:50:35 pm

I feel the same way about this situation. If more people come fourth about the abusing and assauslts maybe these crimes will get taken care of a lot faster and better.

C. Villanueva 1st

10/20/2017 10:15:02 pm

I agree, its not to show weakness but to show others that they shouldn't be afraid and what they can do about it if it happens

F. Imani

10/20/2017 05:11:27 pm

Sexual abuse occurs more than people think. It happens in schools, workplaces, homes, in the public, etc.. The problem is that many people do not speak up or report the abuse, leaving them to feel alone. #MeToo will have a positive impact on both women and men towards sexual abuse because it can give other sexual abuse victims the courage to speak out. I wouldn't say it's necessary to expose those kinds truth, but I will that sharing it on the internet can normalize the stigma towards sexual abuse victims

tristan

10/20/2017 06:47:39 pm

i agree this might encourage the ones that have experienced this abuse to speak out and help try to decrease this abuse

K. Allen 1st

10/20/2017 09:16:14 pm

I agree with everything you are saying especially when you say it will have a postivie impact on men also.

*I. Chancellor 1st period*

10/20/2017 09:57:12 pm

With all honesty, sexual abuse does occur more than what people think. In agreement, sexual abuse does take place in schools, workplaces, homes, and in public areas. With all honesty, that is so sad that victims do not speak up, about abuse, that was done to them. In like manner, #MeToo, will have a positive impact on victims, because it gives them a outlet, to tell their story. On the contrary, I do think it’s important to expose those kind of truths on the internet, because it shows that sexual abuse is real and not fake. Lastly, I do agree that putting it on the internet, does normalize the stigma towards sexual abuse victims.

D. Parker

10/20/2017 10:50:52 pm

Many people don’t say anything about being sexually assaulted because it is seen as shameful or embarrassing, especially if you’re a man or the assault occurs outside of a relationship. #MeToo will make people aware of how sexual assault affects more people than expected and its effects. Hopefully it will aid assault survivors in being able to get better resources to help them cope and sexual assault will no longer be a taboo private topic.

B. Haynes 1st

10/20/2017 11:32:01 pm

I agree with you. Sexual abuse isn't something that happens every blue moon—it happens every day, even in places we assume to be safe spaces. If more people talk about their history with sexual abuse, other victims may not feel so alone. Exposing these truths will make people realize that sexual abuse isn't something minor, and it can happen to anyone.

I. Chancellor 1st period

10/20/2017 05:35:05 pm

A excerpt from,”Safe Passage to Healing: A Guide for Survivors of Ritual Abuse” by Chrystine Oksana,“Violators cannot live with the truth: survivors cannot live without it,there are those who still, once again, are poised to invalidate and deny us, if we don't assert our truth, it may again be relegated to fantasy,but the truth won't go away,it will keep surfacing until it is recognized, truth will outlast any campaigns mounted against it, no matter how mighty, clever, or long,it is invincible,it's only a matter of which generation is willing to face it and, in so doing, protect future generations from ritual abuse.” With this being said, I think that women and men speaking up about sexual abuse, will cause it to go down, because future abusers will know that it affects people negatively, which will cause them to not do the heinous crime. I think it is necessary to expose those kind of truths on the Internet,because it hits close to home, for some, because it either reminds them of a dark past or it unravels a dark secret, which causes people close to them, to think about their future actions and causes them to spread the horrible news, to make people aware of the heinous crimes. In conclusion, this movement is the best thing that could have happened, because it makes people aware of sexually abuse.

T.Shelton

10/20/2017 05:38:19 pm

I think the impact of this movement will be huge because this is a topic that’s usually swept under the covers . Especially within the male gender because it’s seen as weak if men are sexually assaulted . This movement is actually one that’s is needed right now because of our idiot president. The way they exposed the problem on the internet was well thought out . Almost everyone is on the internet now a days and because of that it got out better. Also exposing the people who did those harmful things and saying their name is the best way to warn people . Hopefully those monsters that did those things to those people are getting blacklisted .

tristan

10/20/2017 06:45:33 pm

i agree this problem usually is swept under the covers just like you said

I. Chancellor 1st period

10/20/2017 10:33:23 pm

In like manner, this is a great movement, because like you said,..."this is a topic that's usually swept under the covers", and now it is not, due to the #MeToo movement. With all honesty, that is so sad, that men do not speak up about being sexually abused, due to the ideology of being weak. In agreement, we do need this movement, during the time of our current president, for all the bad stuff he did and said about women. Again, the #MeToo movement on the internet, was a well thought out, due to it exposing evil secrets of sexual abuse. Since, a lot of people are on the internet, the movement worked fine, because people shared it to other people and then they shared it. With all honesty, this was the best way to expose the evil secrets of sexual abuse, that now can save our women, from those evil men and I hope they do to, so they can pay for doing wrong to those women.

Hope aleman

10/20/2017 11:00:01 pm

I do agree that the #MeToo movement has a great message and purpose, and that men should speak up more about sexual abuse. It isn't fair that they're seen as weak when they're harmed.

t pless 7th period

10/20/2017 07:01:47 pm

I believe this sexual abuse is more severe than we think it has to be painful an unbearable pain . the people that have experienced this should have not been introduced to this kind of abuse or by this vilonce or any vilonce for that matter by saying me too this person does not have to reveal what happened to them in detail. this saying might catch the press attention and the more men and woman stand up the more and faster it will be spread. the people that hurt these men woman and children even are not human their monsters. by saying this on the internet no one really can see your face if you don't want them to. the me to saying will spread like fire going down hill. the people that's been abused now its their tun to strike. their words are gonna be sharper than any blade known to man. the abuse happens anywhere you go we cant stop the abuse completely but we can try to keep it under control. the best thing is that when these people are in prison they cant hurt you or you family ever again.

J.jackson 6th link

10/20/2017 08:24:43 pm

I dont think It will do nothing. I say this because people will see a woman as weak and won't fight back or will be scared to tell someone. They will still hit them but men also get beat and that they dont tell cause their men and so no it won't change nothing. People tell their story years later and it dont do nothing to help cause it to late and the person who did it might be hurting other people and they dint till now so what is it helping.all it dining is saying it happen to you and that it okay to tell but the person who did it to that person might said they will hurt their family so why would they say anything

Cameron Witcher 6th period

10/20/2017 09:49:18 pm

I disagree, only because you are saying that nothing will happen, but I believe that it will have a impact on society so people can fight more on it.

C. McCowin 7th

10/20/2017 10:19:12 pm

I disagree with your statement mainly because you say nothing will happen. People are fighting and putting all of their effort into trying to put an end into sexual abuse and violence. If you were willing to put an end into something you didn't like, wouldn't you want to fight for it? But of course, you would need help from others, and that's what is happening on social media. Someday, we will officially have put an end to all of this abuse and violence.

R. Garcia 1st

10/20/2017 11:42:24 pm

i think that the purpose of #metoo was not to pin point the specific abuser, but rather to make people aware of the numbers of women or men who have been sexually abused, and giving them the courage to speak up. you mentioned that it wouldn't help because the abuser might be hurting people however, you have to keep in mind the person who was first abused din't speak up because he or she was too afraid. This movement just might encourage the next person to speak up and stop the man from hurting others.

K. Allen 1st

10/20/2017 09:13:35 pm

I believe that putting it on social media is maybe the only way people will actually start to take it seriously. Being that every and anything someone puts on social media people around starts to flock and believe it. Maybe this #metoo can make a difference and a change and seeing men participate in it will make others aware that men can be victims of sexual assault and they suffer as much as women. Maybe now the subject sexual assault will be taking more serious in the eyes of everyone. Sexual assault is a very serious subject and if it takes social media to bring that to ignorant people attention then maybe the #metoo is not such a bad thing.

Brandy Moreno 6th period

10/20/2017 09:41:55 pm

I Agree That It Is Important To Show Your Personal Information On Social Media About Experienced Sexual Abuse Or Rape , Because some people probably have experienced it and haven’t spoken up like you . They probably are scared to speak up . They see that you spoke up and they know that they are not he only ones . They are probably will be more brave enough to even add on , and we can show that they’re are more people that this happened to . So I think yes we should all speak up and say what has happened , it’s might not make a change but it is definitely worth the try and to show our personal stories that happened in our life’s.

Cameron Witcher 6th period

10/20/2017 09:46:06 pm

I agree. People can encourage other to speak up and help others even escape sexual abuse.

Brandy Moreno 6th period

10/20/2017 09:49:03 pm

Yes it is very important to speak up this is why I agree . It can help people escape sexual abuse .

Cameron Witcher 6th Period.

10/20/2017 09:43:10 pm

Honestly, I think it’s amazing that both male and female are protesting against sexual abuse especially males. Although I think more can be done in real life more then on the Internet, sexual abuse can’t be fixed through twitter and Instagram. It’s also amazing on how people are coming out with stories of their own personal situations and are willing to help others. This may have a impact on society, but most likely not I don’t think sexual abuse will ever stop, it may have a decrease in number, but I don’t think stopping it is possible. People may have mental issues too push them into sexual abuse and there is nothing we can really do about it.

Z. James 1st

10/20/2017 10:14:21 pm

It is very rare to see males speak out so that tells me that both genders can be affected.

D. Parker

10/20/2017 10:47:43 pm

I agree with this statement. Raising awareness isn’t meant to end wrongdoings from occurring, but rather to let the public know of an issue affecting people. It is especially important for men to talk about sexual abuse because it is often seen as something that can only happen to women. Men are often emasculated whenever they come forward about facing abuse of any kind. Talking about their experiences will make other men know that they aren’t alone and that nothing is wrong with them for surviving assault.

Makayla W 7th

10/20/2017 09:46:44 pm

I think when people talk about sexual abuse ect on social media more people would want to try to stop all of it and help. When women/men are being abuse everyone should care and try to stop all the craziness. When you post on social media that's letting everyone know that you are not the only one going through it. Also if there more people in that situation then we should know it's a serious problem and need to be taken care of.

Z. James 1st

10/20/2017 10:13:15 pm

It is like they need someone to speak up for themselves so they can testify.

J.Bonilla - 4th

10/20/2017 11:48:11 pm

Posting it on social media does captivate more audience and brings awareness to what is happening. Allowing people to post on social media creates a courage that allows more people to speak up, and share they’re traumatizing stories.

I.Chancellor 1st period

10/20/2017 09:53:44 pm

With all honesty, sexual abuse does occur more than what people think. In agreement, sexual abuse does take place in schools, workplaces, homes, and in public areas. With all honesty, that is so sad that victims do not speak up, about abuse, that was done to them. In like manner, #MeToo will have a positive impact on victims, because it gives them a outlet, to tell their story. On the contrary, I do think it’s important to expose those kind of truths on the internet, because it shows that sexual abuse is real and not fake. Lastly, I do agree that putting it on the internet, does normalize the stigma towards sexual abuse victims.

Summer J. 1st

10/20/2017 11:49:15 pm

I agree with you because having the outlet to actually speak up on something so disturbing can make a huge positive impact. Knowing that this does happen everywhere it is good to have that reassurance that things will be alright.This give the community a better viewpoint of what really is happening with our women.

C. Villanueva 1st

10/20/2017 10:11:43 pm

I believe the impact on men coming forward will be bad for them as they can probably be pressed with charges but they are owning up and facing the consequences. That's what a man is... someone who knows they have made a mistake and is willing to change for future references. Woman although will impact in a positive way in which it will give other woman hope and the strength to say enough is enough. We as young adult or even adults themselves depend strongly on social media and what people think and post. If we see these type of things and it influences us to stand up for woman than it's extremely necessary to expose these kinds of truths on the internet. Many woman don't know how to react to domestic violence and we need to know these things.

C. McCowin 7th

10/20/2017 10:12:30 pm

Sexual abuse is a horrible and had to come to the for front. I believe that telling information about sexual abuse via social media is a great way to spread awareness. This way, people can actually put effort into putting a stop the abuse officially. Since social media is worldwide, everybody will get a chance to know about all of the sexual abuse and rape that was recently and is currently happening. On social media, people can speak their mind about domestic violence and everybody will receive different information from people across the world.

Z. James 1st

10/20/2017 10:12:34 pm

It is needed for those who are being abused sexually/physically to speak out on social media because there are people out there struggling with the same issues. For instance in the Harvey Weinstein case the first woman to do it led a chain of reactions for the other women to speak out against Weinstein. The impact it causes for men and women to speak up for themselves. Also, to not let the wrongdoer continue to hurt other people. However, at times when a person abuse others and over 100 speak out against that person it does look suspicious because at times people follow a greedy a lifestyle and will do whatever to get what they want. Speak out when you've been affected not when for greed.

D. Parker

10/20/2017 10:45:12 pm

Sexual assault isn’t spoken about nearly enough, especially from the eyes of survivors and victims. It is important to shine light on this issue because it is very common and can comfort others. However, there are downsides such as victim blaming and people getting shamed for their experience. There are also people who will lie for attention or to ruin someone’s name.

When multiple people speak out against a person as a sexual predator, this means an issue is present. Weinstein should not be able to get away with what has been done.

J.Grant

10/20/2017 10:51:39 pm

I agree with you because the world needs to know what's really going on and how are things are being treated on in done in order to prevented from happening in to save people lives

J.grant

10/20/2017 10:50:15 pm

I feel like share information about domestic violence is a great way to show the world that is not okay to do domestic violence I want the world to see how women and men even kids are getting treated I wanted to be an eye-opening for those out there. I wanted to express how no matter how bad a situation can get violence is not the key. Children women and men are dying yearly from domestic violence. And people are afraid to open their mouth and say something so I rather for it to be on social media then having a closed mouth and no one hears it

Hope A. 1st period

10/20/2017 10:56:45 pm

Men and women coming forth about domestic violence will do all sorts of things in society, both negative and positive. Most importantly, people coming forth about these issues will raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual abuse. Its extremely important for people to understand domestic violence and how to act on the problem. However, a large amount of people bringing to light their experiences of sexual abuse and domestic violence can also bring one more thing with it: Liars. Media is all about attention these days, and over the Internet, there's no true way to tell who's a fraud and who isn't. There's also people who lie about domestic violence in real life, and a surplus of people bringing forth their abuse experiences just makes it easier for frauds to do what they do best.

B. Haynes 1st

10/20/2017 11:23:58 pm

Sexual abuse victims coming forth about their stories will definitely have a huge impact. With social media being so prominent in today’s age, it’s a place that allows people to express themselves to many others around the world. It’s why it is necessary to expose these truths on the internet; so sexual abuse won’t be swept under the rug like it has been in the past. The #MeToo movement can encourage more and more people to share their stories to show that sexual abuse isn’t something minor—it can haunt people for the rest of their lives, cause them PTSD, etc. Raising awareness is important, especially when people take something as life threatening as sexual abuse as a lie from the victim, or just a mere joke.

Wisdom Sapari

10/20/2017 11:52:01 pm

I agree with this person’s comment

S.Moncivais 4th

10/20/2017 11:27:08 pm

Social media now days is what people use more often, and it's easier to make an issue go viral and express what you feel and what is happening. This week has been domestic violence and with the #metoo show that many people has been abused. To be abused gender does not matter, you can be a girl/boy and feel scared. Coming out and express this abuse make people feel confident, also you know that you are not alone in anything, that there is people having the dame problems as you and you can have help. This hashtag has brought awareness to people and its purpose has been completed.

R.Garcia 1st

10/20/2017 11:29:12 pm

I think speaking up is the first step in tackling the problem of sexual abuse. The acts of women and men coming forth will help rid of the stigma that surrounds sexual abuse, and help minimize ignorance. Women often refuse to speak up about their sexual abuse because they are ashamed and fear no one will believe them, as a result, they live a life filled with despair and resentment. Hearing other women share their own personal experiences will help others find comfort and courage to speak up themselves, and help them to rid of the burden they had to carry for so long. The more the issue is is talked about, the more people become aware of the problem. See , the importance of being aware is that it brings about change. Sexual abusers will often use whatever justification to escape their guilt such as “she was practically asking for it” these such ‘justifications’ create a risk for a future abuse. Being aware that this is not a justification and that there is no justification will decrease the risk of a future sexual abuse occurrence. So, due to the internet being a platform capable of reaching millions of people, i do believe exposing the truth in the internet is necessary to achieve the first step in tackling the problem of sexual abuse.

Wisdom Sapari

10/20/2017 11:51:06 pm

I agree with this comment

J.Bonilla - 4th

10/20/2017 11:35:23 pm

Social Media and the internet is a platform where more audience is captured, yes I believe that it is necessary to expose these kind of truths on the internet. People of both genders who have been sexually abused have come forward to admitting that they have been abused, and in some cases the case remain untouched. In addition, females get justification as to why they were abused such as “you were wearing clothing that was too revealing” or “you were asking for it”. Posting it on the internet will bring more awareness because according to statistics 81% of the United States population has a social media platform. This will allow more of the audience to be less afraid to step out because they know someone will always be there to support, and relate to what they’re going through.

A.Moore

11/7/2017 04:19:26 pm

I agree, social media is were it starts

Summer Johnson 1st

10/20/2017 11:45:33 pm

We would never truly know how these women feel if they did not tweet these statements. They are expressing their true feelings and experiences that they have to face everyday. This is great opportunity for these women to speak up instead of keeping things bottled in. The hashtag #metoo puts so much focus on serious problem gay some of us have been blinded by. In conclusion the act of this tweeting over domestic violence is definitely important and Worth it.

Wisdom Sapari 3rd period

10/20/2017 11:50:45 pm

First off, i would like to state that no it is not appropriate to post sexual abuse on the internet. It is bullying & wrong to women.

J.Carire 6th period

10/21/2017 02:11:05 pm

How is it bullying to women?First of all it is good for men to take responsibility for their actions and admit to what they did.2nd of all i get if men ware boasting about it but they're not so it shouldn't be taken that way so it is good for men to post about their stories about abusing women.

W.Crawford III

10/20/2017 11:57:17 pm

The impact of men and women speaking on this will keep the society aware. This will deplete the rates of sexual abuse. Therefore, having a positive impact on the world. Yes people should use social media to get the message across because that is what people in this age rely on.

J.Carire 6th period

10/21/2017 02:00:14 pm

I think the impact of people coming out and saying their stories will encourage more people to come out and say their stories.If people see people coming out they will think about it and realize that it is time for abuse to stop and come out and talk about their story and might even talk to police so they can take care of the abuser.I think the impact will be that more and more people will realize thaabuse happens often and they need to take more precautions when it comes to abuse.I think it is necessary to expose people stories about abuse so other peole can learn how it happens and help them prevent it from happening to them.It is about time people start coming out,it is time for abuse to stop

A.Moore

11/7/2017 04:21:55 pm

I agree, a closed mouth never gets fed

Juan Ocampo

11/3/2017 01:31:21 pm

I agree whit you, it's important that people come together and tell their stories. This will change a lot of things.The more attention there is to this topic the more seriously we are to take sexual abuse victims, who are often undermined.

A.Moore

11/7/2017 04:17:06 pm

Yes, I definitely think that everybody should share their story, but to a certain extent . They should share their stories because then more and more people will see that it is okay to share . Then, once everybody starts feeling comfortable with sharing their story they might build and organization. I feel like everyone should come together, and start an to show people that it is not okay to sexually assault. Everyone's story should be heard because this is not right.

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