New Dublin Rape Crisis Centre research - are you concerned?
Summary
Hosts Keira Kelly and Shane Coleman discuss new Dublin Rape Crisis Centre research revealing that nearly 40% of young men blame victims for sexual violence. Guests Owen Cleary and Professor Gillian Murphy analyze how unregulated social media and pornography shape harmful attitudes, while also addressing the rise of deepfake abuse. The conversation emphasizes the need for empathetic education to empower young men as upstanders rather than fostering defensiveness, aiming to shift cultural norms around masculinity and accountability.
Topics discussed
Sponsor segment: CFP professionals and financial planning
Introduction: Survey on young men's views on rape
Guest introductions: Owen Cleary and Prof. Gillian Murphy
Owen Cleary: Impact of social media and porn on young men
Discussion: Is there hope for changing attitudes?
Owen Cleary: The power of survivor testimony in education
Transition to Professor Gillian Murphy
Gillian Murphy: Defining deepfake abuse and the 'usee' concept
Celebrity experiences and the persistence of victim-blaming myths
Psychological drivers: Safety and defensiveness in victim-blaming
The 'Not All Men' phenomenon and defensive reactions
School interventions: Overcoming resistance in young men
The need for positive masculinity narratives
Empowering boys: From bystanders to upstanders
Closing remarks and call to action
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