What difference has #MeToo made? 6 Minute English
#MeToo has become an expression of solidarity from women to women to expose the truth about abusive sexual behaviour. The message went viral due to public support from famous Hollywood actresses, but the phrase itself was thought up years earlier by civil rights activist, Tarana Burke. Sam and Georgina talk about the movement and teach you related vocabulary.
This week's question
The phrase 'Me Too' to refer to solidarity between women against sexual violence was thought up by civil rights activist, Tarana Burke. What year did she first use it? Was it:
a) 1996
b) 2006
c) 2016
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
VOCABULARY
go viral
spread quickly and widely on the internet through social media
survivors
people who are able to carry on with their lives successfully, despite very unpleasant experiences which still affect them.
unifier
something that unites and brings others together
came forward
offered to give information or help
privilege
power and advantage held by a small group of people, usually because of their high social position or because they are rich
dismantling
breaking up or stopping from working by gradually reducing its power over a period of time
You'll find the transcript and audio on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-200604
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬:
Lockdown: Tips for parents coping with kids at home
https://youtu.be/BCzbEQlk3to
The importance of handwashing
https://youtu.be/vHtvi6EtGkw
Shocking facts about electricity
https://youtu.be/xg7OWeR7tr4
The soothing power of books
https://youtu.be/oviVRMuVgAs
Is the recycling system broken?
https://youtu.be/iOao1dfGP2s
#learnenglish #MeToo #bbclearningenglish #vocabulary #TaranaBurke
Видео What difference has #MeToo made? 6 Minute English канала BBC Learning English
This week's question
The phrase 'Me Too' to refer to solidarity between women against sexual violence was thought up by civil rights activist, Tarana Burke. What year did she first use it? Was it:
a) 1996
b) 2006
c) 2016
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
VOCABULARY
go viral
spread quickly and widely on the internet through social media
survivors
people who are able to carry on with their lives successfully, despite very unpleasant experiences which still affect them.
unifier
something that unites and brings others together
came forward
offered to give information or help
privilege
power and advantage held by a small group of people, usually because of their high social position or because they are rich
dismantling
breaking up or stopping from working by gradually reducing its power over a period of time
You'll find the transcript and audio on our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-200604
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬:
Lockdown: Tips for parents coping with kids at home
https://youtu.be/BCzbEQlk3to
The importance of handwashing
https://youtu.be/vHtvi6EtGkw
Shocking facts about electricity
https://youtu.be/xg7OWeR7tr4
The soothing power of books
https://youtu.be/oviVRMuVgAs
Is the recycling system broken?
https://youtu.be/iOao1dfGP2s
#learnenglish #MeToo #bbclearningenglish #vocabulary #TaranaBurke
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