#YesAllWomen
Viral feminist response hashtag sharing experiences of misogyny and sexual harassment.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | May 2014 |
| Origin | Response to Isla Vista shooting |
| Tweets | 1M+ in first 4 days |
| Impact | Sparked global conversation on misogyny |
Origin & Impact
Following the 2014 Isla Vista shooting where the perpetrator published a misogynistic manifesto, #YesAllWomen emerged as a response to dismissive “not all men” arguments. Women worldwide shared personal experiences of harassment, assault, and everyday sexism, with the hashtag trending globally within hours.
The campaign became one of the most impactful feminist social media movements, generating over 1.2 million tweets in the first four days. It created space for women to share stories that often went unheard and sparked widespread discussion about rape culture, victim-blaming, and gender-based violence.
Related Hashtags
- #MeToo
- #EverydaySexism
- #WhyIStayed
- #BeenRapedNeverReported