Breaking the Silence on Sexual Harassment

These days, most of us scroll through social media in the morning just to get a sense of what our friends are up to. But lately, it’s almost impossible to open any social media app without coming across “#MeToo”. What is this new hashtag, and why is it popping up everywhere?

The #MeToo movement allows women to come forward on social media about their experiences with sexual assault or harassment, lending support to other women who have experienced it and gaining support themselves. The move has been both highly praised and criticised, but most importantly it…