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Michele Zousmer

Michele Zousmer

MIS[S]UNDERSTOOD

For ostracised populations throughout history, stereotyping has proven damaging, sometimes deadly. In MIS[S]UNDERSTOOD I uprooted bias against Irish Traveller girls and women. They are a marginalized culture exploited socially and politically that spoke to my curiosity and my heart.

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World Photo Annual

2025

Honorable Mention

Photojournalism

Professional

MIS[S]UNDERSTOOD

For ostracised populations throughout history, stereotyping has proven damaging, sometimes deadly. In MIS[S]UNDERSTOOD I uprooted bias against Irish Traveller girls and women. They are a marginalized culture exploited socially and politically that spoke to my curiosity and my heart.

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Michele Zousmer

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