Tarana Burke coined the term #MeToo in 2006 to empower survivors. The movement gained traction after Harvey Weinstein's 2017 allegations. Alyssa Milano's viral tweet in 2017 sparked widespread social media adoption
Women continue to face violence and discrimination despite progress. Women receive lower pay globally and many still face violence. Feminism is not limited to any gender or sexuality
Mrs. originated as a contraction of Mistress for both married and unmarried women. Writers like Defoe and Johnson used Mrs. for unmarried women. The split into Mrs. for married and Miss. began in the 17th century
Women are adult females with X chromosomes and reproductive capabilities. Women typically have wider pelvis, broader hips, and larger breasts. Women have lower body fat, less facial hair, and shorter stature than men
Housewife manages family home, including childcare and household tasks. Traditional roles were common in hunter-gatherer societies for food gathering. Women traditionally worked alongside men in farming and household tasks
Feminist movement began in 1800s with women's rights and equality issues. First documented gathering was Women's March on Versailles in 1789. Mary Wollstonecraft published "Vindication of Rights of Woman" in 1792