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#MeToo: The Story So Far

How one tweet and the hashtag #MeToo started a movement that continues to change the global debate on gender politics.

We look back at one of 2017’s most widely used hashtags: #MeToo.

It’s toppled politicians and changed the discussion on the roles and relations of men and women around the world. But how did the trend start and what might happen next?

Presenters: Mike Wendling and Anisa Subedar
Producer: Anisa Subedar

Image: Actress Rose McGowan’s allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein were the catalyst for the #MeToo movement / Credit: Aaron Thornton / Stringer / Getty Images

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