This was so apt. Perhaps, by engaging in poverty porn, the doer takes away the space which should have belonged to the marginalized. When we photograph them and use it to increase our clout, it becomes a socio-economic exploitation.
So, if you feel towards them and want to 'do something', a more appropriate way would be to give a shoutout/your platform to THEIR art, occupation, and their leaders who are trying to solve their problems. And You, for once, take the back seat.
This was so apt. Perhaps, by engaging in poverty porn, the doer takes away the space which should have belonged to the marginalized. When we photograph them and use it to increase our clout, it becomes a socio-economic exploitation.
So, if you feel towards them and want to 'do something', a more appropriate way would be to give a shoutout/your platform to THEIR art, occupation, and their leaders who are trying to solve their problems. And You, for once, take the back seat.
Another superb read, Tanisha!