Many global charities refrain from 'poverty porn' imagery to raise money from donors, but stereotypes still distort their pictures
- Written by Abhishek Bhati, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Bowling Green State University
Charity fundraising materials often include stereotypical images of life in low-income countries.Mlenny/E+ via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
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International nongovernmental organizations, often called NGOs, and other charities often use photos that distort the everyday realities of the...