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Assignment 1- #MeToo Movement and Link Ray
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#MeToo Movement and Link Ray Rikki Ewen Athabasca University SOCI 288- Introduction to Sociology II Dr. Caroline McDonald-Harker July 30, 2021
witnesses before testifying. In November 2017, the federal government proposed legislation to overhaul the framework for sexual harassment policies and procedures in federal workplaces and Parliament (Bill C-65). While the bill was developed before #MeToo, the campaign likely contributed to its accelerated enactment. While Bill C-65 only refers to federal workplaces, the Canadian government has encouraged employers in other industries to follow suit by enhancing their harassment policies and procedures. The #MeToo movement presented a memorable image and clear message that women in Canada will no longer remain victims. The #MeToo mantra gave permission, a voice, and a platform for Canadians to come together to build a future without sexual or gender-based violence.
the alternative techniques, Link Ray created an emotional and emotive piece that reflected his personal experiences growing up as a native American in his small town. The “rumble” of the music poses a defiant tone, emulating his angst and frustration. For Link Ray, displaying his thoughts and emotions without violence and using music as the means to express his feelings. The song represented his thoughts and emotions towards society through a socially unfamiliar and dissonant sound, which portrayed his built-up emotions and positionality. Link Wray inspired numerous rock stars to create classic rock music with raw, uncensored emotion. Great artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young and Steven Tyler, amongst many others, credit their creativeness to Link Ray and his power chord. Ultimately, Link Ray forever changed the music industry as he found the conduit to express his own emotions and life experiences. Work Cited Canadian Women's Foundation. (2021, February 03). The #MeToo Movement in Canada: Learn the Facts. Retrieved from https://canadianwomen.org/the-facts/the-metoo-movement-in-canada/ Doolittle, R. (2017, February 3). Unfounded: Police DISMISS 1 in 5 sexual assault claims as Baseless, Globe investigation reveals. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/investigations/unfounded-sexual-assault-canada-main/ article33891309/. Edmonston, B. (2018, October 19). Statistics Canada. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/statistics-canada