Taiwan faces its #MeToo momentBy Samuel Tung 董昱輝The #MeToo movement was started by activist Tarana Burke, who coined the term in 2006. However, it gained traction in 2017, when actress Alyssa Milano urged victims of sexual harassment and assault to share their stories on social media. This provides an opportunity to assess and expel unfit politicians, and address social issues such as gender inequality and the abuse of power. In the #MeToo movement, victim-blaming should be the last thing on people’s mind. Perhaps this is a God-given opportunity for Taiwan to tackle sexual inequality and the abuse of power prevalent in the workplace by incorporating sexual issues into the curriculum or making legal amendments.
