Wave Makers: The Drama That Sparked #MeToo in Taiwan
Wave Makers, a Netflix original Taiwanese TV series, has not only captivated audiences with its compelling narrative but also sparked the #MeToo movement in Taiwan. The drama, set against the backdrop of a presidential election, intertwines personal and political narratives. This review explores the...
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| description | Wave Makers, a Netflix original Taiwanese TV series, has not only captivated audiences with its compelling narrative but also sparked the #MeToo movement in Taiwan. The drama, set against the backdrop of a presidential election, intertwines personal and political narratives. This review explores the show’s impact, its unique approach to political storytelling, and its role in promoting social reform through media, illustrating how it encourages victims to speak out and inspire a discussion on gender equality and social justice. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bbd6ccc582cd492b91ee751ed272f25b2025-08-20T03:47:28ZengMichigan PublishingGlobal Storytelling2769-49412024-12-014210.3998/gs.6907Wave Makers: The Drama That Sparked #MeToo in TaiwanYixin Xu0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9091-6490University of California, RiversideWave Makers, a Netflix original Taiwanese TV series, has not only captivated audiences with its compelling narrative but also sparked the #MeToo movement in Taiwan. The drama, set against the backdrop of a presidential election, intertwines personal and political narratives. This review explores the show’s impact, its unique approach to political storytelling, and its role in promoting social reform through media, illustrating how it encourages victims to speak out and inspire a discussion on gender equality and social justice.https://journals.publishing.umich.edu/gs/article/id/6907/Wave MakersNetflixTaiwan drama#MeToo movementpolitical drama |
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