I think it is selfish for me to try to frame Me Too as something that I own. It is bigger than me and bigger than Alyssa Milano. Neither one of us should be centered in this work. This is about survivors.
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For every Harvey Weinstein, there's three or four thousand other pastors, coaches, teachers, uncles, cousins, and stepfathers who are committing the same crimes. We have to keep that in focus and we have to keep talking about it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of addressing widespread abuse in society rather than focusing solely on high-profile cases.
Tarana Burke's quote highlights the prevalence of sexual abuse across various spheres of life, pointing out that while figures like Harvey Weinstein gain significant media attention, countless others remain unnoticed. It urges society to acknowledge and discuss the systemic issues surrounding these crimes in order to foster change and support for victims.
Themes
AbuseAwarenessSocietyChangeDiscussion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a panel discussion on sexual abuse awareness.
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