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The book presents an original study of the #MeToo movement in Taiwan, focusing on how the movement was instigated by and communicated in the wake of the Taiwanese Netflix series Wave Makers. It first examines how the storyline and character design of the show correspond to the unique challenges survivors of sexual violence face in Taiwan and, in this process, explicates how fictional narratives are translated into actionable forms of social mobilization that empower survivors of sexual violence. The rest of the book examines the ways in which communications of #MeToo took place on social media in Taiwan, using case studies and secondary sources to explore the strengths and limitations of #MeToo as hitherto witnessed in Taiwan’s media space.
By bringing together pop culture, activism, and social media, this excellent book offers a highly original account of collective action in the digital age. Through the case of Taiwan’s #MeToo movement, it demonstrates how fictional narratives can travel across platforms, inspiring new forms of social mobilisation and political engagement.”—Stefania Milan, University of Amsterdam & European University Institute, The Netherlands.
“Wave Makers and the Rise of #MeToo in Taiwan offers a timely and insightful account of Taiwan’s #MeToo movement. By situating #MeToo within its local socio-cultural context, the book provides a fascinating exploration of how Wave Makers both shaped public discourse and foregrounded enduring social tensions in contemporary Taiwanese society.”—Dr Jeongmee Kim, Associate Professor, University of Lincoln, UK.
“A very engaging read. This book offers the first in‑depth feminist study of the hit Netflix series Wave Makers, revealing how the show helped propel conversations about Taiwanese women’s rights and contributed to long‑overdue legal reforms around sexual misconduct.”—Dr Sydney Yueh, Associate Teaching Professor of Communication, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA.
Dr. XinLing Li, who earned his PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge, is a New York–based social scientist and independent researcher.
Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Reframing Victimhood: Breaking Silence and Reclaiming Vioce; 2 Narrative Empathy and Women’s Solidarity; 3 Digital Testimony and the Limits of #MeToo; Conclusion; Index;