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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I think that women of color use social media to make our voices heard with or without the amplification of white women. I also think that, many times, when white women want our support, they use an umbrella of 'women supporting women' and forget that they didn't lend the same kind of support.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing the unique struggles of women of color and calls attention to a lack of genuine support from white women.
Tarana Burke's quote highlights the often-overlooked dynamics within the feminist movement, particularly regarding support among women of different racial backgrounds. She points out that while women of color utilize social media to amplify their voices, there's a tendency for white women to seek solidarity under the banner of 'women supporting women' while neglecting the support that women of color may require or deserve. This reflects a deeper need for inclusivity and awareness in discussions about gender and race.
Themes
WomenSupportSocial MediaRaceEqualitySolidarity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about intersectionality, I referenced Tarana Burke’s quote to illustrate the importance of supporting marginalized voices.
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