Edges of Empire
From divergent gender roles, to class systems, to religious beliefs, to monetary values alike, true equality has yet to exist. This division has endured throughout history and is almost unavoidable due to the way in which they assist societies to function as a whole in their respective countries. Merriam-Webster defines equality as, “the quality or
This photograph is titled “A Parsee Family” and was taken by William Johnson sometime between 1855-1862 in Western India. The photo depicts a family of four- a mother, father, and two young children. The mother is sitting with her two children standing on either side of her. The father stands to the far right of
Although the title of this photograph is unknown, this image speaks for itself. Winfeld Scott, a provocative photographer at the time, took this photo of four young Mexican women. At first glance they appear to be braiding each other’s hair, but upon closer look, they instead seem to be picking the dirt out of each