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Why do westerners in Africa or Asia think it's okay to photograph other people's children?

Child presses hands to cover their face. Links to article.

Photo: Caleb Woods

 

It would be seen as bizarre on a Greek or Spanish holiday.

 
Read it at The New Statesman
Press Coverage, HomepageJennifer O'Mahony3 December 2018New Statesmantravel, ethics, photography
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