Abstract
This book provides a feminist analysis of #MeToo and the sexual assault allegations against celebrity perpetrators which have emerged since the Weinstein story of October 2017. It argues for the importance of understanding #MeToo in relation to an on-going history of Anglo-American feminist activism, theory and interdisciplinary research. Boyle investigates how speaking out about rape, sexual assault and harassment on social media can be understood in relation to second-wave feminist traditions of consciousness-raising. Her argument explores the media depiction of feminism – and feminists - in the wake of Weinstein and the cultural values associated with men's abuse, particularly within the film and television industries. The book concludes with an exploration of what the #MeToo era has meant for men as victims/survivors and as alleged perpetrators, in relation to narratives of victimisation and of monstrosity.
Original language | English |
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Place of Publication | Cham |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. |
Number of pages | 144 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030282431 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030282424 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Dec 2019 |
Keywords
- #MeToo
- digital feminism
- Harvey Weinstein
- feminism
- activism
- feminist media studies