Monitor #MeToo
We monitor the trends and developments of the "MeToo" hashtag to better understand the short- and long-term impact of the conversation
Analyze Engagement
We analyze who is engaging in this ongoing conversation to see if these people are those who are typically marginalized
Investigate Reports
We investigate into whether this conversation is leading to more harassment claims reported, and on how the #MeToo Movement connects to political events
About Us
At the one year anniversary of the explosion of the #MeToo discussion on Twitter, the Georgetown Massive Data Institute (MDI) and Gender+Justice Initiative (GJI) came together to offer an account of the types of conversations taking place under the hashtag and begin to analyze what the data suggest so far. While it is too early to know the extent to which this online movement will lead to more lasting change, it is evident that the discussion continues to be relevant, dynamic, and reactive to social and political events. We believe that by encouraging women and men to speak out and bystanders to act, #MeToo has the potential to change our collective understanding of sexual assault, reduce our collective tolerance for it, and make a material difference in the lives of women.
Faculty Leads
Lisa Singh
Professor, Computer Science
Research Professor, MDI
Lisa Singh specializes in data-centric computing. Her research involves aspects of data driven computer science: data mining, data privacy, data science, and data visualization.
Jamillah Williams
Associate Professor of Law,
Georgetown Law
Jamillah Williams uses social psychology theory and empirical analysis to examine contemporary bias, the effectiveness of anti-discrimination law, and the capacity of law to promote compliance and social change.