Decolonizing research and photography

November 4th, 2010 – by Howard Zehr (category: Peacebuilding, Photography, Restorative Justice)

“From the vantage point of the colonized, a position from which I write, and choose to privilege, the term “research” is inextricably linked to European imperialism and colonialism.  The word itself, ‘research,’ is probably one of the dirtiest words in the indigenous world’s vocabulary.  When mentioned in many indigenous contexts, it stirs up silence, it [...]

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Photographic Truth, Part II

March 21st, 2010 – by Howard Zehr (category: Photography, Restorative Justice)

Years ago I sold some photographs as stock photographs. I pretty much quit after my young daughter saw one of my photos in a book and pointed out that the focus of the book was contrary to my values.  The problem was not just the lack of control I had over the way stock photographs [...]

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