Brazil bus rape

plasmin

This story did not get much mention in Irish media. Is this a case of selective reporting ???


http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21998857

kneemos

It was in Brazil involving British tourists why would the Irish media report it?

The Big Red Button

A terrible story, but in fairness, I doubt many Irish crimes get reported in Brazil.

If it had happened in the UK, America, anywhere else in the world, I wouldn't necessarily expect to see it reported here, either. Sadly, things like this happen every day all over the world.

Balmed Out

Ive used the rio bus's plenty of times but my brother who lives in Sao Paulo doesnt when hes visiting Rio as he says their too dangerous.

Dravokivich

A lot of crazy shít happens in Brazil. But to be honest, in general day to day, we are so far removed from there, that it's of little value to us to hear of each instance of abuse/assault.

plasmin

kneemos wrote: »

It was in Brazil involving British tourists why would the Irish media report it?

If that's the case, why would mainstream media in Ireland reported about a Swiss tourist? This had nothing to do with Ireland-

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/six-appear-in-court-in-india-over-rape-of-swiss-woman-1.1329837

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/six-arrests-after-swiss-woman-raped-in-india-29136604.html

My point is selective reporting.

Chatterpillar- I think this story is relevant as Brazil is going to organize two mega events i.e. World cup and Olympics. There will be number of people travelling to these events, including Irish.

listermint

cais wrote: »

This story did not get much mention in Irish media. Is this a case of selective reporting ???


http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-21998857

So you found a quote somewhere in the depths of BBC world news latin america and you think its selective reporting in Ireland.

Doesnt appear to very much headlines on BBC either.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

All reporting is selective reporting. You cannot expect the media to report every single event.

We would need a station dedicated to reporting rapes alone.

kneemos

cais wrote: »

If that's the case, why would mainstream media in Ireland reported about a Swiss tourist? This had nothing to do with Ireland-

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/six-appear-in-court-in-india-over-rape-of-swiss-woman-1.1329837

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/six-arrests-after-swiss-woman-raped-in-india-29136604.html

My point is selective reporting.

Chatterpillar- I think this story is relevant as Brazil is going to organize two mega events i.e. World cup and Olympics. There will be number of people travelling to these events, including Irish.

So they should report everything that happens in Brazil?All reporting is selective they pick the items that are relevent to their audience.

hooradiation

cais wrote: »

If that's the case, why would mainstream media in Ireland reported about a Swiss tourist? This had nothing to do with Ireland-

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/six-appear-in-court-in-india-over-rape-of-swiss-woman-1.1329837

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/six-arrests-after-swiss-woman-raped-in-india-29136604.html

My point is selective reporting.

Chatterpillar- I think this story is relevant as Brazil is going to organize two mega events i.e. World cup and Olympics. There will be number of people travelling to these events, including Irish.

Breaking news:
Not every story will be reported by all outlets in all parts of the world.

Do not tell this news to someone with a weak heart, the shock may kill them!

Cienciano

cais wrote: »

If that's the case, why would mainstream media in Ireland reported about a Swiss tourist? This had nothing to do with Ireland-

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/six-appear-in-court-in-india-over-rape-of-swiss-woman-1.1329837

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/six-arrests-after-swiss-woman-raped-in-india-29136604.html

My point is selective reporting.

Chatterpillar- I think this story is relevant as Brazil is going to organize two mega events i.e. World cup and Olympics. There will be number of people travelling to these events, including Irish.

You're right, FIFA and the IOC paid off the Irish Times and the Indo to not report it :rolleyes:

Newaglish

cais wrote: »

If that's the case, why would mainstream media in Ireland reported about a Swiss tourist? This had nothing to do with Ireland-

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/six-appear-in-court-in-india-over-rape-of-swiss-woman-1.1329837

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/six-arrests-after-swiss-woman-raped-in-india-29136604.html

My point is selective reporting.

Chatterpillar- I think this story is relevant as Brazil is going to organize two mega events i.e. World cup and Olympics. There will be number of people travelling to these events, including Irish.

Isn't that more relevant because of the recent high profile problems with sexual assaults in India?

kneemos

I saw it on BBC news this this morning,don't know if RTE will cover it later on.

LuckyLloyd

cais wrote: »

Chatterpillar- I think this story is relevant as Brazil is going to organize two mega events i.e. World cup and Olympics. There will be number of people travelling to these events, including Irish.

You can be certain that there will be a massive amount of travel advisorys available to the Public before they head to these events and beefed up security. Stay tight on the beaten track in groups and there will be nothing to worry about. Venture elsewhere? Well, you'll be in some pretty dangerous parts of the world and running the risk of bad things happening. I don't think that would be news to anyone (shouldn't be anyway).

I also see nothing amiss in Irish news outlets failing to run this story. I would be surprised if a Brazilian news outlet ran daily updates on the Nicola Furlong case for example. You'll likely see selection contrary to your theory as the World Cup nears, where we get coverage of Brazilian crime and economic news way in excess of the general average.

Dravokivich

cais wrote: »

If that's the case, why would mainstream media in Ireland reported about a Swiss tourist? This had nothing to do with Ireland-

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/six-appear-in-court-in-india-over-rape-of-swiss-woman-1.1329837

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/six-arrests-after-swiss-woman-raped-in-india-29136604.html

My point is selective reporting.

Chatterpillar- I think this story is relevant as Brazil is going to organize two mega events i.e. World cup and Olympics. There will be number of people travelling to these events, including Irish.

There is a major difference between how both cases occurred in Brazil and India. Brazilian authorities appear to be handling the case, where as the Indians didn't seem at all concerned until international pressure.

biko

The Indian rape has started to affect tourism as foreigners are less likely to go there for now. Women tourists down more than 25%
http://www.dw.de/tourism-numbers-down-sharply-in-india/a-16712581

I suppose this in the back of the minds of the Brazilian authorities. Many places live on tourism and cases like this needs to be cleared up pronto.

suicide_circus

A friend of mine just got back from her second visit to India. She is naturally blonde and the first time she was there, men would constantly stare at her, follow her around and even touch her. She dyed her hair dark brown before she went this time and also brought more "modest" clothing. apparently she had far less unwanted attention and a better all round holiday !

ch750536

Someone raping a bus should make the news anywhere. Pics or GTFO! Blast it with piss, yer Ma

Duck Soup

ch750536 wrote: »

Someone raping a bus should make the news anywhere. Pics or GTFO! Blast it with piss, yer Ma

At long last, a voice of reason.

Tar.Aldarion

Dravokivich wrote: »

There is a major difference between how both cases occurred in Brazil and India. Brazilian authorities appear to be handling the case, where as the Indians didn't seem at all concerned until international pressure.

Because they are worried about the Olympics

Jacks Smirking Revenge

Too soon?

VinLieger

Still at a loss as to how Rio got the Olympics, its reputation was hardly stellar before this story and the stories coming out where people are being forcibly evicted to create a motorway to service the olympic stadiums is pretty disgraceful

If it happened anywhere other than on a bus, it probably wouldn't be reported. Rapes on a bus are topical following the horrific reports from India, and the whole theme of women tourists being unsafe is in the news following the subsequent rape of the poor Swiss woman.

It was also probably a slow news day.

AnonoBoy

To be honest the difference between a story being reported or not can be as simple as it being a 'slow news day'.

If not much happens here then they start searching for international stories like this to cover on news and radio.

dfx-

cais wrote: »

Chatterpillar- I think this story is relevant as Brazil is going to organize two mega events i.e. World cup and Olympics. There will be number of people travelling to these events, including Irish.

This sounds like the focus on 'problems' in the build up to the world cup in South Africa and European Championships in Poland/Ukraine