Photovoice

Hyper-invisibility and visual scrutiny: reflections from photo-narrative research with transgender young persons

“…The process usually involves a combination of photographs and narratives that are usually displayed in some format during an exhibition. The process enables people to choose how they want their experiences to be portrayed, and in doing so, creates space for critical reflection on issues that affect their lives (Malherbe et al, 2015). In addition, the exhibition process creates an opportunity for individuals or communities to advocate for themselves and to generate public awareness around topics that are often excluded from mainstream media (Kessi, 2013; Kessi et al, 2019).…”