Fairpicture Image Fairness Analyzer

Please upload the image you want to analyse. This will help you in answering the questions to follow. Your image will not be saved nor used for any other purposes.

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I made the image myself.I was present when the image was taken.I know who made the image.The image shows a context that I am familiar with.I got the image from a search engine or from a stock photo platform.I found the image randomly.I am not familiar with the context of the image creation or the situation depicted.

Yes, all of themOnly some of themNo person gave their consentI don't know

The image was taken in a situation of emergency and there is a relevant public interest in using the image.The image was taken in a public space. It does not focus on a specific individual and does not reveal any sensitive information (e.g. related to their health status or as asylum seekers) about those depicted.None of the above.

The publication of an image should fulfil certain basic requirements. Are the following factors true for your image?

ImpossibleRather difficultRather easyObvious

The image contains an unusual perspective on the issue at hand.The image shows a relevant detail the viewer might not be aware of.The image shows (a) person(s) from a particular social group in a role in which they are usually not shown. (Example: a man working as a nurse)Another reason not stated above.None of the above.

The situation on the image is still up to date.The image deliberately distorts the situation on the ground (e.g. through composition or cropping).The image adequately presents the situation on the ground.The image exaggerates the role of some actors in the situation.The image focuses on people who are directly impacted by the situation.None of the above

The image presents an unusual perspective on the problem.The depicted person is depicted as a "symbol" for the problem.The image contains objects associated with the problem (e.g. empty wallet that signifies poverty).The image invites viewers to think about their own role in the problem.The image presents solutions to the problem.The image helps the viewer understand root causes of the problem.The image shows people affected by the problem.The image presents actions of people that relate to the problem.None of the above

Member of a rather disadvantaged groupMember of a rather privileged group

Extreme close-up: The image only shows the person's face.Extreme close-up: The image shows a part of the person's body (but not their face).Close-up: The image shows a person from close distance.Full shot: The image shows the whole body of the person.Wide shot/long shot: The image includes the surrounding of the person.

If your image does not depict any people, this assessment tool might help you understand general tendencies in the fairness of your image. However, the questionnaire was specifically designed for images showing people and most of the questions will be skipped if you select this option.

Their differences are not possible to overcome.They are in confrontation with each other.Their relationship is hierarchical.Their differences are exaggerated in the image.They have a connection.They are in dialogue.They cooperate on an equal basis.The viewer can relate to both/all of them equally.None of the above

They are the perpetrator of inequality/injustice.They are the victim of inequality/injustice.They are solving a problem.They are contributing to the perpetuation of a problem.They are in a situation of extreme distress (abuse, torture, humiliation, etc.).They are in charge of the situation.None of the above

PROBLEMS TO THINK ABOUT

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BACKGROUND OF THE IMAGE: ORIGIN, CONSENT

INTENTIONS & PUBLICATION

REPRESENTATION OF PEOPLE

DEPICTION OF DISADVANTAGED SOCIAL GROUPS

DEPICTION OF PRIVILEGED SOCIAL GROUPS

PORTRAYAL OF CHILDREN

PERSONAL ASSESSMENT