THE PHOTOVOICE PROJECT

The 'Photovoice Project' is an analysis method which combines photography and the grassroots of social action and it is commonly used in the fields of community development, public health and of course, in education too. The members who participate in this project are asked to represent their communities or they can also express their points of view by prhotographing scenes which highlight some topics of research. The pictures used are collaboratively interpreted and narratives can be developed that explain how these pictures highlight a particular research topic. 

Which is the main use of these narratives? Their main objective is to understand better the society and to help through social programmes that provide the community needs. 'Photovoice' is often used by marginalized groups to provide insight into how they conceptualize their circumstances and their hopes for the future. They attempt to bring the perspective of those who have lifes which are totally different from what we call a 'traditional life' or to be 'normal'. For example how obesity afects society, or bullying... 

In the example below you can experiment what is a 'Photovoice', this one is made especially for this blog in order to let you know what this project is. 

 The last data base research says that the 9'3% of spanish students suffer bullying in Spain. The spanish city with more cases of bullying is the region of Murcia. 

The percentage of girls who suffer bullying is 2'6% higher than in boys. Even in bullying we can see sexual discrimination. 

The 19'5% of the aggressors admit not to have a reason to make bullying and a 14'5% say that it is jus a joke. Issue that we have to take into account because it is really worrying.

Teachers' work is really important to stop bullying. They are the first ones who can realize about this scholar routines. 

Some people try to hide the reality, but it is a social reality people have to know and to be aware of it because in Spain has been an increasement of suicides of minors. 

It is necessary to make a hard struggle against bullying. Every student has the right to receive his/her education without fear.