poverty is a commodity

Astrid 2022-04-19 09:03:12

When I saw these children's photographic works appearing in the auction house and being bought by some wealthy people, I suddenly realized that in such a commodity society, even the disgusting poverty has become a commodity, A purchasable commodity that can be used by wealthy people to flaunt their unique aesthetic or to demonstrate their compassionate, generous character. Like the professional beggars on the city streets, money may, in a way, buy only the little compassionate satisfaction we get by helping people we think are worse off than us...

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Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light Kids quotes

  • Avjit: There is nothing called hope in my future.

  • Tapasi: Just today, I took someone's picture and he bad mouthed me. I didn't mind. You really have to put up with a lot if you want to learn to do something well.