poorism

An article by Eric Weiner in the travel section of the Sunday New York Times highlights the growing business of "poorism" -- taking tour groups to visit the world's slums and shanty towns for a glimpse at just how bad things really are.

Sally Kohn: Poorism? What Is Inequality Coming To? 2008

REUTERS / Punit Paranjpe The global, meteoric success of "Slumdog Millionaire" has, among other things, shined a bright, Hollywood spotlight on slum tourism-or "poorism" - one of the more controversial corners of the travel universe.

World Hum 2009

REUTERS / Punit Paranjpe The global, meteoric success of "Slumdog Millionaire" has, among other things, shined a bright, Hollywood spotlight on slum tourism-or "poorism" - one of the more controversial corners of the travel universe.

World Hum 2009

I will say, though, that I think we're talking about poorism, which is a mutation of racism that has a few significant differences.

Lovely Rita Slimbolala 2005

The proliferation of "slum tours" — part of a growing trend dubbed "poorism" by some — could signal a new interest in learning how people live inside the many favelas, barrios or shantytowns around the planet.

Slumming It 2008

With that in mind, knowing that the chieftans of exploitation are always looking for the next big thing, here are some other "poorism" suggestions:

Sally Kohn: Poorism? What Is Inequality Coming To? 2008

It is a new trend called "poorism," people actually spending their vacation and their money to tour the world's poorest neighborhood.

CNN Transcript Oct 19, 2007 2007

Some critics worry that "poorism" can be exploitive, even with the best intentions.

A Boom In ‘Poorism’ 2007

Congratulations on a thoughtful and thought provoking article about "poorism".

NextBillion.net - Development Through Enterprise - Eradicating Poverty through Profit 2010

The global phenomenon of poverty tourism or "poorism" has become increasingly popular during the last few years.

NPR Topics: News 2010