In this episode, guest host Sarey Ruden (http://www.sareytales.com/) speaks with Leigh Gilmore (https://projectnarrative.osu.edu/people/gilmore.0) to discuss her book, “The #MeToo Effect: What Happens When We Believe Women”. They delve into the transformative impact of the #MeToo movement, exploring the evolution of societal responses to women's accounts of sexual violence.
A central theme revolves around the power of survivor testimony and the collective strength that arises when survivors speak together, challenging the status quo and paving the way for systemic change. The discussion underscores the importance of reframing the narrative, moving from a focus on individual stories to addressing institutional and cultural factors that perpetuate sexual violence.
Some topics we cover include:
- The transformative influence of the #MeToo movement
- Evolution of societal responses to women's accounts of sexual violence
- Tracing historical roots of gender biases
- Shifting from universal doubt to selective belief
- The power of survivor testimony and collective strength
- Reframing the narrative to address institutional and cultural factors
- Urgency for institutional change
Transcription is available here: https://www.thestoryofwomanpodcast.com/blog/s3-e8-from-doubt-to-belief-the-evolution-of-metoo-and-survivor-testimony-with-leigh-gilmore-author-of-the-metoo-effect
Buy The #MeToo Effect: What Happens When We Believe Women: https://bookshop.org/a/80198/9780231216579
Sareytale: http://www.sareytales.com/
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