microrobert
02-29-2012, 12:54 PM
Australian Defence Force accused of sexism, racism
Revelations of sexist and racist comments being posted on a Facebook group for Australian soldiers have raised questions about the army's commitment to changing cultural problems.
The ABC's 7.30 has been given access to the private group, which has more than 1,000 former and serving members of the Royal Australian Regiment, by a concerned member.
Comments on the site refers to Muslims as "ragheads" and suggest immigrants are not welcome. One of the posts says "all women are filthy, lying whores".
http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201202/3442797.htm?desktop
Revelations of sexist and racist comments being posted on a Facebook group for Australian soldiers have raised questions about the army's commitment to changing cultural problems.
The ABC's 7.30 has been given access to the private group, which has more than 1,000 former and serving members of the Royal Australian Regiment, by a concerned member.
Comments on the site refers to Muslims as "ragheads" and suggest immigrants are not welcome. One of the posts says "all women are filthy, lying whores".
http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201202/3442797.htm?desktop