Overview
Dollar Street is a website that collects photos of the living conditions of populations throughout the world. This data illustrates the disparities populations face among different social positions, such as economic status. The technique of collecting photos to document and communicate health disparities is called photovoice. The photovoice technique is a way to advocate for marginalized communities and give them a voice through photos. With photovoice, you can more easily visualize the social determinants of health.
https://www.gapminder.org/dollar-street?topic=drinking-water&media=all&countries=co
Topic: Drinking Water in Colombia
Directions
For this assignment, you will use the Activity Worksheet linked in the What to Submit section. Visit the Dollar Street website linked in the Supporting Materials section and complete Parts A and B of the worksheet.
Part A—Exploring Photovoice and Social Determinants
Use the Activity Worksheet to complete the following items:
Select a relevant context from the Dollar Street website.
Describe the photo.
Explain the meaning of the photo’s context.
Part B—Analyzing the Social Factors of Health Inequities
Reflecting upon your use of the Dollar Street website, explain how income level relates to the following items:
Exposure to health-damaging conditions
Vulnerability from health-compromising situations or resource-availability issues
Consequences of becoming ill or managing illness
