Rebel Wilson v Bauer Media Pty Ltd would be an international case that can be used to apply similarities to the Ms Sobers defence. In the case of Wilson that while the information might be true the damage was enough to cause a loss of earnings due to Wilson claiming she was sacked from three different jobs (Davidson H,2017) An interesting development that could be argued in the case for Ms Sober ‘Bauer Media failed to properly investigate the allegations made against Ms Wilson, and published them in Women’s Day knowing them to be false’(ibid) The article goes on to describe Bauer media campaigning to cast an ‘air of untrustworthiness’ (ibid) around Rebel Wilson that would create an interest in its publications. Similarly, Ms Sober could argue a case against Rural …show more content…
Satire as a defense? Rural Record could argue that the publication has not defamed Ms Sober. They could argue that they published an ironic characterisation of Ms Sober known for disapproving nature of illicit substances through the medium of satire and that the claim of defamation affects their right of expression. Rural Record could then back up this claim of satire by arguing that it is satire by arguing that the caption claiming that Sober “chills out” wasn’t just a play on the photo but a jab at Sober’s serious personality. The reason that satire would be a good defense against the claim of defamation is the important forms of political commentary that satire allows, in this case Ms Sober’s image clean cut almost boring public image is highlighted through a wild party image. Satire relies on blurring the line between truth and outrageousness. If the reason for Ms Sober defense is to protect her image and future earnings in the eyes of ‘right thinking people’. Rural Records defense could be to argued that a reasonable person/reader would not mistake the image as actual fact of Ms Sobers person and wouldn’t lower her public
The Bryan v McPherson case is in reference to the use of a Taser gun. Carl Bryan was stopped by Coronado Police Department Officer McPherson for not wearing his seatbelt. Bryan was irate with himself for not putting it back on after being stopped and cited by the California Highway Patrol for speeding just a short time prior to encountering Officer McPherson. Officer McPherson stated that Mr. Bryan was acting irrational, not listening to verbal commands, and exited his vehicle after being told to stay in his vehicle. “Then, without any warning, Officer McPherson shot Bryan with his ModelX26 Taser gun” (Wu, 2010, p. 365). As a result of being shot with a Taser, he fell to the asphalt face first causing severe damage to his teeth and bruising
Elizabeth Henderson, Trials, tribunals and tribulations: Brandy v Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission [1995] Sydney Law Review Vol. 17, 587
The type of satire used to develop the thesis is juvenalian and a satirical device used to develop the argument is overstatement. Throughout the article, people who were interviewed for the Duchess’s pregnancy seemed to exaggerate and stated more than they probably knew. The target of satire are teenage mothers and the author wants us to believe that their are actually royal families with the names of “Skeeter” who live in trailer homes. The opposing argument is that royal families can have scandals such as a pregnant teenager where they publicly alienate the victim so it won’t spoil the family’s
Poniatowska v Hickinbotham [2009] FCA 680 and the unsuccessful appeal against the decision (Employment Services Australia Pty Ltd v Poniatowska [2010] FCAFC 92) are remarkable cases concerning various allegations of conduct constituting sexual harassment (SH) and unlawful discrimination on grounds of sex. The reasoning of Mansfield at first instance (which is accepted by the judges at appeal) adequately addresses issues of credibility, standard of workplace policies regarding SH and discrimination, and etc. The aim of this research paper is to assess the court’s approach to the conduct alleged to constitute sexual harassment, respondent’s response to the allegations, and the assessment of damages. It will be viewed in light of the broader issues raised by the scholars regarding sexual harassment and discrimination and the Sex Discrimination Act (the SD Act).
The conviction of guilty offenders when adhering to the guidelines of the NSW criminal trial process is not difficult based on the presumption of innocence. However, due to features of the criminal trial process, established by the adversarial system of trial, cases can often involve copious amounts of time and money, particularly evident in the case of R vs Rogerson and McNamara where factors such as time and money are demonstrated to be in excess. In addition, characteristics of the adversarial system such as plea bargaining has the power to hinder convictions due to the accused having the authority to hire experienced and expensive lawyers to argue their case, hence maintaining their innocence.
Edward O. Wilson, the writer of this satire, writes about the opinions of two disagreeing sides to demonstrate the unproductive nature of these litigations. To do this, the author writes in a horatian manner and uses instances of exaggeration, parody, incongruity, and irony to help him convey his message that these arguments are pointless. The well distributed use of these strategies allows the writer to efficiently illustrate and mock the unproductive disagreement of these two groups of people.
Bibbings , Lois , and Donald Nicolson. 2000. “General principles of criminal law'? A feminist
Cameron, Jamie. "Justice in Her Own Right: Bertha Wilson and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms." The Law Society of Upper Canada. N.p., 2008. Web. 29 Dec. 2013. .
Borden in 1893 describes how gender stereotypes can influence the minds of a nation and how the public and media influence, male dominated court hearing, and refute of evidence all lead to Lizzie’s full pardon. Kathryn Jacob’s begins with background on Lizzie Borden; how she was favored by her father as the youngest daughter, how she “had evidently given up hope of marriage, but she led a more active life, centered around good works,” and how “she taught Sunday school class of Chinese children, (and) was active in the Ladies Fruit and Flower Mission, the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement, and the Good Samaritan Charity Hospital” (p.53).The Women’s Christian Temperance Movement (WCTU) was a popular social movement that focused on a “do everything policy” to fix the problems of the community, including problems deeper than just alcohol (Brady Class Lecture,2014). The WCTU was seen as a positive movement for women to maintain their womanly roles while using their moral values to better society. Regardless of the life Lizzie lived, her stepmother and father were both killed
1. Define 'satire' and provide one example of personal or social satire that yoou have encountered. You may use any source for your example:TV, media, news editorials, movies, comedy, etc.
Hariman, R. “Performing the Laws: Popular Trials and Social Knowledge” from Popular Trials: Rhetoric, Mass Media, and the Law, Robert Hariman, ed(s)., University of Alabama Press, 1990. 17-30.
...ugh the Persons Case gave women more rights, it still didn’t mean everyone was treated fairly. Some women were still unable to vote because of their race. In addition, after the appointment of Wilson to the Senate, the government appointed only a few women as senators. For example, in the 18 years Prime Minister Mackenzie King served in office, he appointed 67 senators. None of them were women. (T. Tyler, 2007). This shows that the victory of the Persons Case didn’t mean that women were always treated equally.
The Person’s Case is a great example of a political change that took place in Canada during the time frame of 1914 and 1938. After The Famous Five won their case, some change began. This event slowly changed the outlook of women across Canada. It proved that women were also persons, and capable of being in politics. In the 1920’s, women were still mainly seen as homemakers. For example,”In 1929, shortly after the person’s case, women made up 20% of the workforce. But they only worked in traditional female jobs that paid less than men.” (1) But, after the war, “They were expected to give up their jobs, and take care of their husbands and families.” (2) Even though the Person’s Case was done due to the unequal treatment of women in politics and the labour force, it also affected their respect in other fields. After World War One, “women were considered to...
For instance she writes about the conviction of Larry, “The conviction of Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler magazine- mentions that before his metamorphosis into a born-again Christian- was greeted with unabashed feminist approval. Harry Reems, the unknown actor who was convicted by a Memphis jury for conspiring to distribute the movie Deep Throat, has carried on his legal battles with almost no support from women who ordinarily regard themselves as supporters of the first Amendment,” (Jacoby 48). The actor was sent to jail for conspiring to distribute the movie Deep Throat which violated his First Amendment right. The First Amendment is a constitutional right that all individuals have within the United States therefore it should have not been taken away from Reems. She continues on mentioning that censoring pornography is limiting freedom of expression. When he was sent to jail the law disobeyed the right to have freedom of speech or expression. The use of Jacoby evidence appeals to the audience emotions because the First Amendment was taken away to an U.S citizen. Making the audience to question how can the law not respect what was written in the
Mark Twain establishes satire though logical appeal. He had concrete evidence throughout his writing. He demonstrates logical appeal, so the reader can be more engaged in his humorous advice. For example, as Mark Twain discussed on page 7 paragraph 5-6 “you want to be careful about lying; otherwise you are nearly sure to get caught,” (7). He included