TikTok: 97 per cent videos explained – TW: sexual harassment

After a recent study found that 97 per cent of young females have experienced sexual harassment, TikTok currently features masses of women expressing their experience surrounding this topic.

In this article, we explore the meaning of sexual harassment towards women and various TikTok responses to recent statistics. Keep reading to discover shocking information and content involving the 97 per cent of young females who are affected by this.

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@tblizzy

Currently hella shadowbanned, so interact with this if you agree, feel the same way, etc.. #violenceagainstwomen #fyp #uk #97percent #misogyny #boost

♬ original sound – Tyra Blizzard

What does 97 per cent mean on TikTok?

According to a recent study by UN Women, 97 per cent of women ages 18-24 years-old have experienced sexual harassment in public spaces.

The findings also discovered that more than 70 per cent of women all ages have endured such behaviour.

So, what is sexual harassment? ?‍♀️

Google defines sexual harassment as:

“Behaviour characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation.”

This topic is now trending on TikTok as the popular hashtag (#97percent) currently has over seven million views and is filled with important content.

A student user named @lizard.org took to TikTok to explain the 97% data statistic and encouraged viewers to read the study and draw individual conclusions.

https://www.tiktok.com/@lizard.org/video/6940332713358478597

It seems as though these trending topics have begun circling the internet in light of a recent situation involving the UK murder of a young woman named Sarah Everard.

Keep scrolling for more 97% TikTok examples!

97 per cent TikTok examples

The 97% statistic is now being discussed by various TikTok users throughout the app as they share their own experiences, important information and more.

@user82191928272 gained over one million views on a video that included information surrounding the ‘not all men’ statement.

This particular phrase refers to those on social media who are responding to the allegations by claiming that ‘not all men’ behave in this way.

@user82191928272

#97percent

♬ Stand up – Zeda

Since many victims of sexual harassment have received backlash regarding their clothing, the 97 per cent trend also touches on this.

Many TikTok users have shared descriptions of their clothing as they became part of the 97%.

@rantswithelx shared online images of what she happened to be wearing at the time the harassment took place.

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https://www.tiktok.com/@rantswithelx/video/6939725456623045893

Another female TikTok user named @tblizzy openly spoke upon her views around the topic in a recent upload.

@tblizzy

Currently hella shadowbanned, so interact with this if you agree, feel the same way, etc.. #violenceagainstwomen #fyp #uk #97percent #misogyny #boost

♬ original sound – Tyra Blizzard

@elyshapb responded to questions regarding why women don’t ‘just push him off’ by featuring graphic images of a convicted perpetrator.

https://www.tiktok.com/@elyshapb/video/6940449645789220101

Another user named @omgitshayzz addressed common forms of sexual harassment that would occur in schools as she included these women within the 97%.

https://www.tiktok.com/@omgitshayzz/video/6940346547712380165

@h0rn34urm0m shared her experience with sexual harassment as she became part of the 97 per cent at the age of six.

@h0rn34urm0m

protect the 3% #foryou #fyp #sa #97percent

♬ Original sound – Luna

Many more TikTok examples surrounding the 97 per cent trend can be found spiralling the app.

Important information surrounding 97 per cent

The popular hashtag #97percent is also trending on Instagram where more important information can be found.

@bodyimagepositive referred to the ‘not all men’ statement in a recent post.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMXKe7JDwEJ/

@goodvibesapplied uploaded a slideshow of information regarding simple things men can do to make women feel safer at night.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMSuxCwh88H/

@thefemaleactivists shared a post consisting of details surrounding the murder of Sarah Everard.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMVGQi7hgyC/

Various information can also be found over on Twitter.

A female barrister named @HarrietEJohnson took to Twitter to list experiences that every woman has had to encounter.

Every woman you know has taken a longer route.
Has doubled back on herself.
Has pretended to dawdle by a shop window.
Has held her keys in her hand.
Has made a fake phone call.
Has rounded a corner and run.

Every woman you know has walked home scared.

Every woman you know.

— Harriet Johnson (@HarrietEJohnson) March 10, 2021

If you feel as though you have been affected by any of the topics mentioned within this article, Hashtag Hyena encourage you to reach out.

Below we have listed numerous platforms which offer help regarding sexual harassment.

• NHS
• Healthline
• Victim Support
• acas
• citizens advice
• RAINN