A Brave New World: Technology and the #MeToo Movement in Romanian Universities
A Brave New World: Technology and the #MeToo Movement in Romanian Universities

Summary/Abstract: This article analyses the 2024 events involving Romanian universities as part of the #MeToo movement and the role of technology in raising awareness of this issue, protecting victims under anonymity, and creating massive social response. By drawing on feminist institutionalism theory, this analysis takes as a starting point the case of university professor Alfred Bulai, as investigated by independent journalists at Snoop. Testimonials from students show a pattern of abuse, its discovery, and the respective institutional response. Technology amplified the voices of the victims and facilitated critical conversations in academia about accountability and change. This research underscores the need for the development of legal and institutional strategies to combat harassment and abuse, therefore supporting victims and ensuring a safer and more inclusive environment for all members of the Romanian academia.

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