World

Somaly Mam And The Cult of Glamourized Victimhood

Savior Complexes

Yes, the famous anti-sex-trafficking activist fudged certain facts to gain attention for her cause—but this sorry tale should make us concerned about our own need for photogenic girls to save.

Amanda Marcotte
Amanda Marcotte
articles/2014/05/29/somaly-mam-and-the-cult-of-glamourized-victimhood/140529-somaly-mam-tease_j1drsi
Helene Bamberger/Cosmos, via Redux
Amanda Marcotte

Amanda Marcotte

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

Trending Now
MediaElon Musk Turns MAGA Civil War Nuclear: F**k Yourself in the Face
Katie Francis
PoliticsMAGA Crisis Could Mean No Trump Inauguration on Jan. 20
Janna Brancolini
PoliticsBattle-Scarred Johnson Issued Ultimatum: ‘Start Taking Extraordinary Measures’
William Vaillancourt
MediaBill Maher Confronts Jay Leno With Gambling Debt Rumors
Matt Wilstein
MediaSex, Lies and Jesus: Inside Fox News’ Latest Love Story
Leigh Kimmins