Initially developed in the west in 2017, #MeToo Movement has spread in almost all the major parts of the world. The second wave of the movement has been experienced in the countries like India and Korea.
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Our focus should be on prevention through awareness and experiential learning using emotional intelligence, art and technology. #MeToo campaign has greatly helped initiate a global dialogue on sexual harassment.
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1. #MeToo campaign is an anarchist and elitist movement far from addressing the issues relevant to women in developing countries like India. Critically analyse.
2. #MeToo movement shifted conversation regarding sexual abuse from the realm of legality to that of cultural responsibility. Elucidate.
3. #MeToo in third world countries is nothing but imitation of the West. Critically analyse.
4. Social media has reoriented the contemporary feminist movement. Discuss in the light of #MeToo Campaign.
5. Sexual harassment of women at workplace results in twin burden of reduced economic productivity and the degeneration of moral principles of society. Discuss in the light of #MeToo campaign.
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