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20 no-nonsense reactions to last night's Asking For It documentary

Louise O’Neill’s documentary on consent provoked a strong reaction on social media.

Nov 2nd 2016, 9:53 AM 14,210 Views 9 Comments

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LAST NIGHT, AUTHOR Louise O’Neill’s documentary Asking For It aired on RTÉ 2.

Inspired by the novel of the same name, the documentary saw O’Neill explore the issue of sexual assault, consent and rape culture. It touched on themes of slut shaming, victim blaming and Ireland’s overall relationship with sex and sexuality.

And it sparked a hugely important and passionate conversation on Twitter.

People were full of praise for O’Neill and her documentary

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Powerful work @oneilllo.
Important, vital and game changing in the conversation of consent.
Well done and thank you.#AskingForIt
— Ellie Balfe (@EllieBalfe) November 1, 2016

Source: Ellie Balfe/Twitter

Women and girls were quick to highlight the horrifying prevalence of sexual assault and harassment

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Because most women I know have experienced some form of sexual violence, not a trauma I want my little girl to face #AskingForIt
— Fallen Sedai (@mschiyabelle) November 1, 2016

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While stats like these made for some sobering reading

97 out of 100 women who say they were raped were.. #AskingForIt
— Edel Healy (@healy_edel) November 2, 2016

Source: Edel Healy/Twitter

So if 2/10 cases are reported & only 1/3 prosecuted,less than 1/10 rape cases make it to court.Imagine same stats for murder? #AskingForIt
— Jennifer Murphy (@jeni_beans) November 1, 2016

Source: Jennifer Murphy/Twitter

The documentary highlighted the inadequacy of the conversation around consent in Ireland

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And people thought it should be mandatory viewing in secondary schools

Dear @RichardbrutonTD can you organise to have #AskingForIt shown in all Irish secondary schools? Talking sex & consent w/clarity & honesty.
— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) November 1, 2016

Source: Eoghan McDermott/Twitter

Can we show this in all secondary schools, please? #AskingForIt
— Linnea Dunne (@linneadunne) November 1, 2016

Source: Linnea Dunne/Twitter

Can we show this in all secondary schools, please? #AskingForIt Voluntary consent classes is in college is nearly preaching to the converted
— Aisling McDonald (@Aishaling_Mc) November 1, 2016

Source: Aisling McDonald/Twitter

Seriously, though

Years of education in Irish schools and we still know more about oxbow lakes than consent #AskingForIt
— Shelly Madden (@ShellyMadden) November 1, 2016

Source: Shelly Madden/Twitter

A scene in which O’Neill visited a courtroom to simulate what rape victims go through was particularly affecting

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The court part of #AskingForIt was absolutely unimaginable, I can't believe what rape victims must have to go through. We need to stop this
— rbca (@rebeccatkeane) November 1, 2016

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The court layout is so upsetting. God love anyone who has to go through such an ordeal when the odds are stacked against them #AskingForIt
— Maggy_Lynch (@Maggy_Lynch) November 1, 2016

Source: Maggy_Lynch/Twitter

Can we talk about the truth bombs?

'Boys are encouraged to explore their sexuality, but girls are encouraged to hold back, to be wary' #consent #askingforit
— Órla Ryan (@orlaryan) November 1, 2016

Source: Órla Ryan/Twitter

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All in all, the whole thing was a fairly grim, eye-opening look at what women have to put up with in Ireland

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Let’s just hope the times are a-changing, eh?

Let's empower our girls and boys to participate equally in sex, or not at all, and to articulate their choices confidently. #AskingForIt
— @clearez (@clearez) November 1, 2016

Source: Dominique Cleary/Twitter

oneill Source: Louise O'Neill/Twitter

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20 no-nonsense reactions to last night's Asking For It documentary

Louise O’Neill’s documentary on consent provoked a strong reaction on social media.

People were full of praise for O’Neill and her documentary

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

Women and girls were quick to highlight the horrifying prevalence of sexual assault and harassment

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

While stats like these made for some sobering reading

The documentary highlighted the inadequacy of the conversation around consent in Ireland

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

And people thought it should be mandatory viewing in secondary schools

Seriously, though

A scene in which O’Neill visited a courtroom to simulate what rape victims go through was particularly affecting

Can we talk about the truth bombs?

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We couldn't find this Tweet

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

All in all, the whole thing was a fairly grim, eye-opening look at what women have to put up with in Ireland

Let’s just hope the times are a-changing, eh?

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20 no-nonsense reactions to last night's Asking For It documentary

Louise O’Neill’s documentary on consent provoked a strong reaction on social media.

People were full of praise for O’Neill and her documentary

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We couldn't find this Tweet

Women and girls were quick to highlight the horrifying prevalence of sexual assault and harassment

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We couldn't find this Tweet

While stats like these made for some sobering reading

The documentary highlighted the inadequacy of the conversation around consent in Ireland

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

And people thought it should be mandatory viewing in secondary schools

Seriously, though

A scene in which O’Neill visited a courtroom to simulate what rape victims go through was particularly affecting

Can we talk about the truth bombs?

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We couldn't find this Tweet

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All in all, the whole thing was a fairly grim, eye-opening look at what women have to put up with in Ireland

Let’s just hope the times are a-changing, eh?

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