#MeToo and Time's Up - Ensuring Opportunity for All Women and Girls
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the impact of the #MeToo movement and the ongoing challenges facing women in American society in this 51-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Examine recent gains in women's rights and opportunities, while critically analyzing persistent disparities in income security, health, education, and workplace equality, particularly for low-income women and women of color. Delve into the most significant changes brought about by #MeToo, assess the effectiveness of the movement's messaging, and discuss the ongoing threats to women's rights. Gain insights into the intense work being done to address these issues and understand why passive support is insufficient. Engage with audience questions, including the role of men and cultural factors in advancing gender equality.
Syllabus
Intro
What is the most significant change to come out of the Me Too movement
Do you think the power of this conversation has been shared enough adequately
Do you think people have gotten the message
What is the most intense work you do
What are the threats you are facing right now
What else in your work falls into that bucket
Its not enough to do nothing
Audience Questions
Men
Culture
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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