very interesting perspective...
nytimes article about the negative effects of slums touring that has been increased due to popular culture. just going, snapping pictures, and then retreating back to our lives of luxury do no good:
see article here
see article here
posted by AH at 2:37 AM
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I guess I'll state the obvious: that the majority of individuals engaging in the activity are not doing it because they want to help bring awareness to the poverty, only to gawk at the residents and environment.
I saw a talk by a Lebanese colleague about the effects of war on depression. She had a slide to show 'war-zone tourists'. The tourists were peering out of a convertible. Very surreal.
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good article for understanding of investors
must read. keep up the good work
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