@article{ref1,
title="#MeToo for whom? Sexual assault disclosures before and after #MeToo",
journal="American journal of criminal justice",
year="2021",
author="Palmer, Jane E. and Fissel, Erica R. and Hoxmeier, Jill and Williams, Erin",
volume="46",
number="1",
pages="68-106",
abstract="In October 2017, #MeToo became a global hashtag for victims of sexual assault and harassment. In this study, we examine the extent of unwanted sexual experiences and disclosure, as well as perceptions of #MeToo, to assess differences among students who were represented and underrepresented in #MeToo coverage. Using a stratified random sample of students at a private university in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., we analyzed data from cross-sectional surveys conducted in March 2017 (n = 1722) and March 2019 (n = 1503). <br><br>RESULTS suggest that, relative to White students, in 2019 compared to 2017, there was an increase in disclosures among Black students and a decrease among Multiracial students. There was also an increase in undergraduate students who indicated ever experiencing unwanted sexual activity in 2019. Students who believed #MeToo affected how they think about past experiences were more likely to have indicated past experiences with unwanted sexual activity. <br><br>RESULTS also suggest that cisgender women, LGBQ, white, and multiracial students are at increased risk of unwanted sexual activity. However, Asian students, cisgender men, and non-LGBQ students may be less likely to disclose unwanted sexual activity. Implications for evaluating long-term impacts of #MeToo are discussed, along with suggestions for future research.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1066-2316",
doi="10.1007/s12103-020-09588-4",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12103-020-09588-4"
}