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  • Is Slum Tourism Ethical?

    Is Slum Tourism Ethical?

    Slum tourism, or “poverty tourism,” is a growing trend among travelers—especially white, Western tourists—seeking to witness life in the poorest neighborhoods of the Global South. But this curiosity is problematic for a whole host of reasons. Why Are Western Tourists Drawn to Poverty Tourism? When I went to India for the first time, I was…