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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
Published
May 29 2014
1:20PM EDT
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