In the Far From Home photo series on the National Geographic website, photos of Dubai are displayed depicting various aspects of life. Of all the photos listed, the one I found most captivating was of a collection of female performers resting between dances inside a gentlemen's club. This photo struck me a lot with the representation of women, the relationship demonstrated between the dancers and the men of the club, and the atmosphere of the club. Although each woman has a slightly different posture from the other, there are a few commonalities that they all share. The general expression that emerges from every woman is that of uneasiness. Looking at the photograph, one feels a sense of resentment or fear in their expressions. Almost all of the women sit with their arms or legs crossed, displaying tense body language. Only two of the nine women in the photo are looking forward while the others are turned away from their audience. They seem to be resolutely focusing their gaze on something else to prevent them from meeting their customers' eyes as they try to enjoy their break. Even if a woman smiles, even if she seems to be smiling, it may not be out of happiness, but out of nervousness. The women sit very close to each other. Some shake hands while others huddle together. This body language exudes a sense of camaraderie exclusive to dancers. By showing women as if they rely on each other, we begin to question the degree of dehumanizing conditions these women are subjected to and how it affects them. From the evidence provided, one could conclude that these dancers are consequently affected by their profession to such str...... middle of paper ......cers. However, women are not reflected in a positive light. Contrary to their lavish outfits and sultry makeup, the women do not look confident. Depending on how they dress, they should feel as good as they look. Unfortunately, they seem quite fragile and insecure. It's unclear if they actually feel this way, but it's clear that Bendiksen used their fragile appearance to make his point. Through this photograph, he categorizes women as unhappy people who work in scandalous conditions to earn a living. He wants people to look at this photo, ask themselves what led them to this point in their lives, and investigate further. This photo is meant to make you think. By taking an idea found all over the world, women's sexuality, and applying it to a central situation, the reader is immediately drawn.