The ABC has finalised its investigation into Q&A and indicated last month's controversial feminist episode won't be returning to digital platforms.
and indicated last month's controversial feminist episode won't be returning to digital platforms.
A summary of the ABC's editorial review, published on Wednesday, said management took appropriate steps in acknowledging the confronting aspects of the program and pulling it from ABC iView andQ&A guest Mona Eltahawy says people upset with last month's episode should focus their rage on real instances of violence and not"rhetorical" or"imaginary" scenarios.
"The ABC has signalled it is privileging the fragile sensibilities of white men over the wellbeing and safety of women," she said. "It is a reminder that imaginary violence against men upsets and disturbs more than actual violence against women." During the episode, Ms Eltahawy asked: "How long must we wait for men and boys to stop murdering us, to stop beating us and to stop raping us? How many rapists must we kill?" The author and columnist has maintained that her question was a hypothetical one.in Melbourne, I've asked it at speaking engagements in Sydney, New York City, Boston, Chicago and just these last few days at Abantu Book Festival in Soweto, South Africa," she said.
The ABC has signalled it is privileging the fragile sensibilities of white men over the wellbeing and safety of women.Fill-in host Fran Kelly also cautioned Ms Eltahawy several times over the use of expletives during the November broadcast. Later on in the episode, Indigenous writer Nayuka Gorrie spoke about the oppression of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, saying: "I think violence ...
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
It was vintage Malcolm Turnbull on Q&A as Tony Jones bowed outIt was vintage Malcolm Turnbull - all that was missing was the famous leather jacket - and a fitting nostalgia trip for Tony Jones and the show’s creator Peter McEvoy on their last run on the Q&A paddock.
Read more »
It was vintage Malcolm Turnbull on Q&A as Tony Jones bowed outIt was Tony Jones' big night, but even the departing host knew where the real action was going to be on Q&A: poking Malcolm Turnbull until he carried on like … well, Malcolm Turnbull when he’s been poked. qanda
Read more »
Star lifts lid on wild secret celeb perksChrissy Teigen has delighted fans by hosting an impromptu Q&A session about the day-to-day realities of being exceptionally rich and famous.
Read more »
Corruption investigation finds no wrongdoing by Gold Coast councilGold Coast Mayor Tom Tate concedes long-running corruption investigation took a toll.
Read more »
Complaints about private health insurance rule changes jumpComplaints about private health insurance rule changes doubled in the September quarter, coinciding with 'upheaval' in the sector as funds roll out the federal government's new classification system | Dana_Adele
Read more »
Rape claim will tarnish the Hawke legacyThe shocking allegations made by Bob Hawke's daughter will have an impact on how the public views him.
Read more »