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Those who object to sexist jokes or other forms of offensive language are often accused of being wowsers, of trying to silence free speech. shutterstock

July 14, 2016

‘It’s just a joke’: the subtle effects of offensive language

Christopher John Hunt, University of Sydney

What impact can offensive language have? Is it really a case of ‘political correctness gone mad’?

The AFL must be prepared to take a consistent, ethical position on sexism and misogyny in the game. Tracey Nearmy/AAP

June 28, 2016

To eliminate misogyny, the AFL needs social change, not just crisis management

Suzanne Dyson, La Trobe University

Despite efforts to make football a more inclusive game, the AFL has been long been dogged by accusations of sexism and misogyny.

Eddie McGuire caused a furore by suggesting the drowning of prominent sports journalist Caroline Wilson. AAP/Tracey Nearmy

June 20, 2016

Eddie McGuire, Caroline Wilson and when ‘playful banter’ goes very, very wrong

Kate Seear, Monash University

Two AFL club presidents have created a furore with their ‘banter’ about the drowning of a female journalist. Here’s how it happened, and why it’s unacceptable.

The media coverage of the Eddie McGuire racism controversy is instructive in showing how far we have to go to combat racism. AAP/David Crosling

June 1, 2013

Racism in the AFL: Eddie McGuire and the media prove there’s still a long way to go

David Lowden, La Trobe University

The AFL world has had a tough week, with racism rearing its ugly head again. For an organisation that likes to think of itself as a leader in combating prejudice, the repeated comments about Adam Goodes…

Eddie McGuire has found himself trying to explain away his ‘brain-fade’ where he vilified Sydney player Adam Goodes. AAP Image/David Crosling

May 31, 2013

Eddie McGuire, Adam Goodes and ‘apes’: a landmark moment in Australian race relations

Tom Heenan, Monash University and David Dunstan, Monash University

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire’s week has seen him go from - to use the American sporting vernacular - hero to zero. Having been lauded for his response to a young female Collingwood supporter calling…

Majak Daw has been praised for his measured reaction to racist abuse. www.kangaroos.com.au

June 8, 2011

Racism in footy is not as bad as you may think

Stephen Alomes, RMIT University

This week the media in AFL states have been discussing racist comments made by members of crowds at Australian Rules games. Sudanese-born North Melbourne rookie Majak Daw was racially abused while playing…

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