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Listen to the #MeToo stories from a movement that has shaped the lives of women in the twenty-first century. With a series of video clips from C-SPAN, pupils consider the genesis of the movement. Videos include discussion from the founder of #MeToo, Tamara Burke, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Sen. Al Franken's resignation speech, and testimony from Christine Blasey Ford detailing allegations of sexual assault by Supreme Court Justice Brett Cavanaugh.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use clips to create a discussion of the #MeToo movement
- Compare the #MeToo movement to other social movements after viewing the videos
Classroom Considerations
- Video content is sensitive, including descriptions of sexual abuse and harrassment
Pros
- Clips are relevant to lived experiences of class members and highlight important news events
- Videos are provocative and emotional
Cons
- None