{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6244d1918dd186001211b37a/6a7d096e91cf66ecf8c36856?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why the Australian media sensationalises men’s violence","description":"<p>When it comes to what some call Australia's \"epidemic\" of men's violence against women, the media plays a significant role – as evidenced by the reporting on the trial of convicted rapist, Melbourne talent manager Ralph Carr. After a decade of media reform advocacy, Jane Gilmore says news headlines are still littered with rape myths, the villainisation of victims and favourable descriptions of perpetrators.</p><p><br></p><p>She joins the podcast to discuss what drives sensationalist media coverage of men’s violence and why AI is about to make matters even worse.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode covers:</p><ul><li>Media reporting on the rape trial of Ralph Carr</li><li>Why headlines continue to demonise victims and downplay the acts of perpetrators</li><li>The end of the “good guy” narrative for male perpetrators of violence</li><li>The role of social media in driving the gender divide</li><li>Gilmore’s “Groundhog Day” experience in advocacy and policy spaces</li><li>Labelling female journalists “activists”</li><li>Tip: The media and court suppression orders</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Want to ask us a question? Send an email to <a href=\"mailto:letters@crikey.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">letters@crikey.com.au</a> or contact us using the secure methods detailed here: <a href=\"https://www.crikey.com.au/tip-off-crikey/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.crikey.com.au/tip-off-crikey/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://campaigns.crikey.com.au/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to Crikey now to get 60% off your annual subscription!</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit <a href=\"https://1800respect.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1800RESPECT.org.au</a>. In an emergency, call 000.</p><p><br></p><p>For counselling, advice and support for men in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania who have anger, relationship or parenting issues, call the <a href=\"https://ntv.org.au/get-help/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Men’s Referral Service</a> on 1300 766 491. Men in WA can contact the Men’s Domestic Violence Helpline on 1800 000 599.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Read more:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/11/gendered-violence-against-women-our-watch-media-coverage/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$1.3 million was spent to improve media reporting on male violence. Twelve years later, I fear little has changed</a></li><li><a href=\"https://janegilmore.substack.com/p/rape-myths-in-the-media-reporting\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rape myths in the media reporting of the High-Profile Melbourne Man’s rape trial</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/pledge-to-change-suppression-order-law-is-small-progress-that-smacks-of-lip-service-20260811-p60nbh.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pledge to change suppression order law is small progress that smacks of lip service</a> – <em>The Age</em> editorial</li></ul>","author_name":"Crikey"}