Disturbing Images: Impact, Ethics, and the Responsibility of Viewing
Introduction A photograph surfaces online: a child amidst the rubble of a bombed-out building, their face a mask of dust and bewilderment. The image spreads rapidly, sparking outrage and calls for action. It is a stark example of the power, and the peril, inherent in disturbing images. Such visuals, whether captured by photojournalists on the…
