Weegee was a street photographer famous for capturing images of graphic crime scenes. Where do we see raw, compelling images today? Why are people compelled to look at such raw, graphic images? What is positive/negative about this? What makes an image powerful?

Reflection Respond to the above materials and the questions below, 300 – 500 words (1pg), use citations or footnotes from the articles and podcast.

Looking is a social practice, whether we do it by choice or compliance.

What is meant by social practice?
How is looking a social practice?
Give examples.
Like other practices, looking involves relationships of power.

How does looking involve power?
Give some examples.
Weegee was a street photographer famous for capturing images of graphic crime scenes. Where do we see raw, compelling images today? Why are people compelled to look at such raw, graphic images? What is positive/negative about this? What makes an image powerful?

Vocabulary to know & understand:

Society
Power
Culture
Voyeurism