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Human Exploitation Is NOT a Joke—So Don't Laugh!

University of East London, UK, e.v.estacio{at}uel.ac.uk

In a previous article, I called for an open discussion and debate on health psychology perspectives on social and political issues relevant to health, in particular the issue concerning racism and the media (Estacio, 2009). In this article, I raise three topics for discussion which the controversial BBC `Harry and Paul' sketch (un)intentionally exposed to the public domain: (1) racist humour, the media and health; (2) human rights abuses against domestic workers; and (3) third world poverty and labour migration. Its implications on health psychology theory, research and practice are also explored.

Key Words: abuse • critical health psychology • domestic worker • exploitation • human rights • media • migration • racism

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 5, 627-637 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105309104893


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