Definition

A reference to a widely-cited statistic that 97% of women have experienced sexual harassment or assault, used as shorthand for belonging to this majority group. The term emerged during viral awareness campaigns, turning a sobering statistic into a solidarity identifier.

Example Usage

When the hashtag went viral, thousands of women shared their stories as part of the 97%.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=97%25&defid=15829693)

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