MissUnderstood - The Women in the Irish Traveller Community

Mis[s]Understood explores the pivotal role of women in the Irish Traveller community, highlighting their importance as the cornerstone of family life. In this close-knit, culturally rich community, these women not only uphold traditions but also navigate the challenges of preserving their way of life in a radically changing world. Through their stories, Michele Zousmer aims to shed light on their strength, resilience, and beauty. 

About the author

Michele Zousmer amplifies the voices of individuals and communities often marginalized by society. Her photographic work encapsulates the essence of human existence and emotion, capturing moments that resonate with life's profound experiences – love, loss, vulnerability, and resilience.

Summary

MissUnderstood provides a unique view into the lives of women within the Irish traveling community. Through photographs and first hand accounts, Zousmer's latest monograph sheds light onto the nuances of this unique, close knit community.

Foreword

• Andrea Smith, Publicist 
• National print and online campaign 
• Social Media campaign 
• Promotion through: www.daylightbooks.org
  

Product details

• Authors: Michele Zousmer, Zousmer Michele
• Assisted by: Elin Spring (Foreword), Spring Elin (Foreword)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.12.2024
• EAN: 9781954119413
• ISBN: 978-1-954119-41-3
• No. of pages: 96
• Illustrations: Color photographs
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; TRAVEL / Pictorials, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, PHOTOGRAPHY / Individual Photographers / General, PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Portraits & Selfies, PHOTOGRAPHY / Photoessays & Documentaries, Gender studies: women, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Relating to Irish Travellers, Gender studies: women and girls, PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional, Photography: portraits and self-portraiture, Places and peoples: general and pictorial works