‘Jane Doe’ solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — It was one woman, then another, and another, until a trickle became a flood.
A wave of solidarity has surged on social media following the revelation that a young woman is suing Cornell University and seven fraternity members for allegedly raping her. The university and its seven fraternity members are accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by a woman, identified as "Jane Doe." This solidarity has taken many forms, with countless individuals - both women and some men - sharing their personal stories of sexual abuse and assault under the "I am Jane Doe" banner.
For many, the movement is not just about sharing their own experience, but also about offering the plaintiff protection in the digital age. With some people seeking to identify the woman's real name online, the sheer number of "I am Jane Doe" posts aims to confuse online algorithms to protect the plaintiff's anonymity. However, the effort also sparked unintended consequences, as one photographer noticed her own name linked to the lawsuit after posting a similar post.
This demonstrates the larger systemic issues the solidarity movement is trying to address - the prevalence of sexual assault and the need for broader societal change.
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