Periagoge
Scenario

When Reporting on Vulnerable Subjects Feels Exploitative

I interviewed this teenager for a feature about social media and now I am questioning whether I exploited her naivety for my own career advancement

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Power dynamics in journalism are creating genuine moral conflict about whose stories deserve protection.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Journalism and creative non-fiction?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.