A specialist in the study of men's violence against women and children is praising the decision by RadioLive to pull John Tamihere and Willie Jackson off air for the rest of the year.
The talkback hosts have been criticised for an interview with a young woman about the Auckland teen sex ring boasting online about having sex with drunk, underage girls.
Neville Robertson, who was part of the Glen Inquiry and is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Waikato, says the action taken by the radio station is very responsible.
Dr Robertson says the hosts' comments - including John Tamihere describing the actions of the Auckland sex ring as 'mischief' - are deplorable.
He says they are minimising sexual violence, reflecting some unhealthy attitudes and those comments suggest they are part of the problem rather than the solution.
Dr Robertson says much of the attention around the group sex ring's behaviour has been one of outrage which is understandable, but he says it's now time to examine the social and cultural factors that are producing the misogyny which is rife in New Zealand.
Four University of Waikato academics, including Mr Robertson, will take part in a 'Google Hangout' on Tuesday to discuss the issues surrounding the so-called Roast Busters' actions, including domestic violence, sexuality education, gender studies and sexual abuse law.
The live online discussion takes place between noon and 1pm.
