Shock Jock Grills Julia Gillard on Air
Issue: Perth radio Host Howard Sattler was suspended after
asking Julia Gillard weather her partner Tim Mathieson was gay. He asked the question
during an interview on Thursday, where he challenged her to answer a series of
myths and rumors. After the interview Ms Gillard refused to take questions on
the controversy, but reiterated comments from Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Elizabeth Broderick that the treatment of high-profile women could send a
damaging message to the next generation. "I want young girls and women to
be able to feel like they can be included in public life and not have to face
questioning like the questioning I faced yesterday."
Source: http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2013/06/14/1226663/729201-d32127f4-d48b-11e2-b860-d5a4f7ec6372.jpg
My
Perspective: Despite that Radio Shock Jocks are employed to cause controversy and
have a loud and obnoxious opinion, implications resulting from them must be
taken into consideration. This sort questioning could also represent a form of
bullying to its audience, setting an example to young listeners. Julia Gillard
may have a high profile, although so do radio personalities. Their opinion and references
to such issues may sway its listeners and therefore affect Julia Gillard’s reputation,
and position as Prime Minister. I believe it is unfair to put anyone on the spot
like that, and ask such personal questions, particularly when thousands of
people are going to hear the answer.
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