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ATS3466 Semester 2, 2025

Hi, I'm Mitch

ATS3466 Semester 2, 2025

As a hobby, for the past 8 or so years I have developed websites and web systems. When you said "get creative," I very much did! This interactive educational platform explores the #MeToo movement through academic research, data visualisation, and AI-powered discussions.

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Power, Politics, Celebrity & Crime in #MeToo

A comprehensive educational platform, submitted as ATS3466 Assessment Task 3: Educational Resource, designed for university students, exploring the movement from 2006-2024 through peer-reviewed research and interactive storytelling

Data & Research

Key Statistics from Peer-Reviewed Research

Source: Peer-Reviewed Academic Literature

Survey Data

Workplace Harassment

23% of Women experienced sexual harassment at work (2018). 16% of men also affected.

(Allen, 2019)
Australia

Music Industry Impact

400+ Women spoke out in Australia's #MeNoMore campaign (2017), following Weinstein allegations.

(Baker & Williams, 2019)
Global

Global Solidarity

October 2017: Movement went viral globally, unprecedented scale of awareness.

(Eisele et al., 2022)
Study

Rural Australia

70 articles analysed. Coverage predominantly reflected white, heterosexual women's perspectives.

(Loney-Howes & Fileborn, 2020)
Historical Timeline

From 2006 Origins to 2024 Impact

Click on any year to explore key events in the #MeToo movement's journey.

2006
Movement Founded
Tarana Burke creates #MeToo
2017
Goes Viral
Alyssa Milano's tweet sparks global movement
2018
Legal Victories
Major convictions & policy changes
2020
Weinstein Convicted
23-year sentence, landmark case
2024
Ongoing Impact
85+ countries, systemic changes
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2006

Movement Founded

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Voices & Stories

Whose Voices Were Heard?

The viral #MeToo moment amplified certain voices while marginalising others. Academic research reveals stark disparities.

White Women Overrepresented

90.7% of viral #MeToo disclosures vs. 60.7% of US population.

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Black Women Marginalised

Only 2.6% of disclosures vs. 13.4% of US population.

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LGBTQ+ Experiences

80% of bisexual women experience sexual violence vs. 44% of heterosexual women.

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Legal Cases

High-Profile Cases

Weinstein Case

2020 conviction (23 years), 2024 overturn. Reveals legal system failures and evidentiary limits.

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Epstein Network

Institutional complicity, financial enablement, and power protection mechanisms. $365M settlements.

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Australian Impact

Grace Tame's #LetHerSpeak campaign. Brittany Higgins & parliamentary accountability.

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Learning Resources

Educational Resources

Guided Journey

Interactive tour through key facts and history.

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Research & Data

250+ peer-reviewed academic sources.

Educational Blog

Articles on movement history, intersectionality, and institutional analysis.

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AI Assistant

Ask questions about the #MeToo movement.

Test Your Knowledge

10-question quiz based on academic research.

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Support Services

Crisis Support Resources

If you or someone you know needs support, these services are available 24/7. You are not alone. All services provide confidential support with multilingual services available.

24/7 National Crisis Lines

1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732

National Sexual Assault, Domestic & Family Violence Counselling. 24/7 telephone and online counselling, information, referrals. Text chat available.

Lifeline Australia
13 11 14

24/7 crisis support & suicide prevention. Text: 0477 13 11 14 (6pm-midnight). Online chat daily 7pm-midnight.

Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800

For young women under 25. 24/7 telephone and online counselling. Email counselling and peer support forums available.

Women's Domestic & Family Violence Services

DV Connect (QLD)
1800 811 811

24/7 Womensline. Crisis counselling, safety planning, accommodation referrals. Queensland-specific with national referrals.

Safe Steps (VIC)
1800 015 188

24/7 family violence response line. Risk assessment, safety planning, refuge referrals for Victorian women.

WIRE (VIC)
1300 134 130

Women's Information & Referral Exchange. Feminist information, support & referral. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Email and live chat available.

Specialised Women's Services

Djirra
1800 105 303

Supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women experiencing family violence. Legal advice, counselling, cultural support, court advocacy.

InTouch
1800 755 988

Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence. Supporting refugee & migrant women. Interpreting services, cultural liaison, settlement support.

QLife
1800 184 527

LGBTIQA+ Peer Support for women & gender-diverse individuals. Anonymous & confidential support, information, referrals. Daily 3pm-midnight.

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Educational Enhancement Only

I developed this AI feature to enhance the content on the website and make it more appealing to university students. The AI may generate additional knowledge for interest and engagement. This content is supplementary to my assignment and should not be used as content that I have made. This is purely for enhancement purposes only.