The Documentary Podcast
The Documentary Podcast
BBC World Service
Offence, Power and Progress
27 minutes Posted Nov 29, 2017 at 4:00 am.
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In 2017, it’s easier than ever to express offence. The angry face icon on Facebook, a sarcasm-loaded tweet or a (comparatively) old fashioned blog post allow us to highlight the insensitivity of others and how they make us feel – in a matter of moments. Increasingly, offence has consequences - people are told what they can and cannot wear, comedy characters are put to bed. So are these new idealists setting a fresh standard for cultural sensitivity?