Definitions
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- noun neologism
slum tourism ; recreational visits toimpoverished areas
Etymologies
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Examples
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I will say, though, that I think we're talking about poorism, which is a mutation of racism that has a few significant differences.
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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.
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With that in mind, knowing that the chieftans of exploitation are always looking for the next big thing, here are some other "poorism" suggestions:
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It is a new trend called "poorism," people actually spending their vacation and their money to tour the world's poorest neighborhood.
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Some critics worry that "poorism" can be exploitive, even with the best intentions.
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Congratulations on a thoughtful and thought provoking article about "poorism".
NextBillion.net - Development Through Enterprise - Eradicating Poverty through Profit
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The global phenomenon of poverty tourism or "poorism" has become increasingly popular during the last few years.
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