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For Indigenous women, the #MeToo movement is a deeper fight against racism, power and oppression

  • Written by Dr Tess Ryan, Project Officer- Building Cultural Capacity Project Learning and Teaching Centre, Australian Catholic University
In Australia, the interplay between government and Indigenous peoples frequently feels similar to an abusive and controlling relationship.Mick Tsikas/AAP

In 2006, an African-American woman, Tarana Burke, started the #MeToo movement on social media, a call for victims of sexual violence and harassment to share their experiences.

Yet, 11 years...

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