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    The Time’s Up Movement gained much awareness during the 2018 Golden Globe Awards, especially during Oprah Winfrey’s unforgettable and impactful speech. Time’s Up was founded on January 1, 2018. The organization is aimed at combating sexual assault, harassment, and inequality in the workplace. According to Time’s Up, “1 in 3 women ages 18 to 34 have been sexually harassed at work”; 71% of those women chose not to report it.
Currently, sexual harassment is pervasive in low-wage service jobs. The organization was founded by Hollywood celebrities in response to #MeToo and the Weinstein effect. It has raised $20 million since February and has gained the support of over 200 voluntary lawyers. The movement helps less privileged women protect themselves from sexual misconduct and the fallout from reporting it. Members of the movement include Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes, America Ferrera, and many others working in the television, film, and theater industries. To spread awareness for the movement, members wore “Time’s Up” pins and all-black attire to the Golden Globes. According to the Insider, “ On January 1st, the New York Times ran a full-page ad with the headline “Dear Sisters;” the open letter was signed by over 300 prominent actresses, agents, writers, directors, producers, agents, and many entertainment executives. The letter pledged to support working-class women dealing with inequality in the workplace. Since then, the movement has been receiving donations to further its cause.
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Written By: Aelita Arshakyan

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