"Jennie Hill founded the Mad Fucking Witches back in 2016. And today, its Facebook page has over 56,000 followers. The online group has a focus on exposing all forms of bigotry in this country, including “sexism, misogyny, racism, homophobia, transphobia and ableism”.
In the case of Alan Jones, what MFW asserts is the radio shock jock’s throwaway lines carry real consequences, as there’s a connection between on air comments depicting violence towards women, and perpetrating such violence in the community.
So far this year, 48 women have been violently killed across the country, according to the Red Heart campaign. Indeed, the Australian suburbs are rife with incidents of violence committed against women, mainly by their current or former partners.
A few years back, the focus on this gender-based violence wasn’t so keen, and nor was the acknowledgement that casual comments like Jones’ can have further ramifications. But, as the advertisers jump ship from the Alan Jones show, it’s clear that societal attitudes have shifted."
Alien1Being•1h ago
In the case of Alan Jones, what MFW asserts is the radio shock jock’s throwaway lines carry real consequences, as there’s a connection between on air comments depicting violence towards women, and perpetrating such violence in the community.
So far this year, 48 women have been violently killed across the country, according to the Red Heart campaign. Indeed, the Australian suburbs are rife with incidents of violence committed against women, mainly by their current or former partners.
A few years back, the focus on this gender-based violence wasn’t so keen, and nor was the acknowledgement that casual comments like Jones’ can have further ramifications. But, as the advertisers jump ship from the Alan Jones show, it’s clear that societal attitudes have shifted."
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