Listed In: Portrait Photographers, Sociologists
Birthdate: September 26, 1874
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Died: November 3, 1940
Lewis Hine, an American sociologist and photographer, was renowned for his influential work as a muckraker. His powerful photographs played a pivotal role in the establishment of the first child labor laws in the United States. By documenting social issues and championing social reform, Hine became a trailblazer in the realm of documentary photography. His images revealed the harsh conditions endured by child laborers, prompting substantial legislative reforms to safeguard children’s rights in the labor force.
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