Were you offended by this ‘We Consent’ campaign ad?
Summary
This episode discusses the backlash against a Dublin Rape Crisis Centre video that depicted a grandparent seeking consent before hugging a grandchild. Guest Minister Catherine Arda and Senator Gareth Scull argue the ad was offensive to the elderly and undermined the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. While both guests praise the organization's vital work in promoting sexual consent, they believe the specific campaign was poorly executed and should have been removed.
Topics discussed
Government of Ireland: Building Ireland recruitment ad
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre ad controversy introduced
Minister Arda defends center but criticizes ad execution
Debate on boundaries of consent in family interactions
Center statement: Ad based on workshop feedback
Importance of informed consent and public discourse
Minister Arda: Removing videos was the right call
Hosts question if family dialogue is more effective
Minister Arda: Listen to children, protect relationships
Minister Arda: No need for extra screening of content
Senator Scull joins: Ad was poorly thought out
Senator Scull: Ad creates barriers for grandparents
Value of grandparent-grandchild bonds in society
Closing remarks and listener call-to-action
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