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Pandemic Chic
Disease is something that human kind has learned to live with as a way of life. We adapt to the social requirements that pandemics thrust upon us in order to survive and come out on the other side stronger, more immune, and more educated (hopefully). As the waves of virus and disease ebb and flow throughout humanity's history, so too does fashion in response. Whether it's for protection, for disguise, or for making a statement, we have always used clothing and accessories to communicate and combat the effects of whatever plague may be upon us at that given time. Below are five ways society has used fashion in response to pandemics throughout history:
Chelsea AdlerPublished about 17 hours ago in FYIEthical Perspectives
Deliberate work is an expert and supported standard in the general public, not exclusively to the most scholarly yet additionally to the individuals who have working-class or low-class levels of instruction. It shows people's obligation to working on government assistance, which is acceptable conduct in an individual.
You Would Probably Remember a Story Than a Statistic
This is true but there are some caveats, I think there are some people for whom data, statistics, theory, etc., do stick to their brains better than stories. It’s not as extreme as forgetting a story, rather preferential.
Blessing AkpanPublished about 17 hours ago in FYICommitments to the Society
Durkheim was not the principal humanist to recognize the rural culture and modern culture; in any case, he was quick to examine the distinction between the two regarding social fortitude, shared mindset, and law. Emile Durkheim alluded to pre-mechanical society as worth free. According to the point of view of shared perspective, pre-modern culture is portrayed by restricted creation, restricted division of work, and a restricted variety of social classes. In the book "Division of Labor in Society," Durkheim has characterized the premise of social fortitude and illustrated how it has changed over the long haul. As per his hypothesis, there are two sorts of social grit: mechanical fortitude (ordinary for a rural society where the division of work is restricted) and natural fortitude (modern culture with the profoundly created division of labor). Despite the apparent contrasts between the pre-modern and mechanical social orders, people in the two social orders collaborate as per their commitments to society. Society individuals acknowledge their privileges and responsibility just inside the collectivity and as per the current law.
Vatican's Fig Leaf Campaign
In 1563, the Council of Trent launched the Fig Leaf Campaign to camouflage the male genitals visible in art across Italy. The cover-up choice was a 'Fig Leaf'.
Kamna KirtiPublished about 17 hours ago in FYI
The Presidential Dinner That Scandalized America
Today’s article involves one of the most famous presidents in US history, President Theodore Roosevelt. He was known for shaking things up and kind of making his own way. In 1901, he did something that wouldn’t seem too controversial to us today. Certainly not. He had someone over for dinner, you know. He’s the president at this time. He’s pretty busy in general. But because he’s the president of the United States, even the smallest of social decisions carry enormous weight in symbolism for the public. It’s not like you or I casually inviting a new friend or new coworker to have some lasagna or something. This is always going to be interpreted as a statement.
Blessing AkpanPublished about 18 hours ago in FYI
Ramanujan life biography
The English mathematician G. H. Hardy, who worked for several years with Ramanujan, described him as "a natural mathematician". He was fortunate to have a lucky number of people working with him in mathematics.
Sonia ShresthaPublished about 18 hours ago in FYI
Golden Temple History
Amritsar is one of Punjabīs principal cities, dating back in history over 400 years. It is known more for the world famous Golden Temple, the seat of Sikh religion.Situated on the north-western border of India, the city is also gateway for the travelers on the overland route through Pakistan. The Wagah border, which is the check-post is about 29 kms away. Amritsar literally means "the pool of nectar", the name derived from a pool constructed at the sacred site in the 16th century, gifted by the Mughal Emperor Akbar to Guru Ramdas, the fourth preceptor of the Sikh faith.
manjeet kumarPublished about 18 hours ago in FYI
Gol Gumbaz
Gol Gumbaz is the most popular memorial of Bijapur in Karnataka. It is basically a vault which is regarded as the second biggest dome in the world after St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome. Gol Gumbaz houses the catacomb of King Adil Shah. Legend states that this memorial was established by the orders of Adil Shah before his demise. It was the wish of Adil Shah to create a catacomb as a memorial which is comparable with his father Ibrahim Rauza. Gol Gumbaz is situated at a distance of about 530 kilometre from Bangalore. It stands at the core of the city.
manjeet kumarPublished about 18 hours ago in FYI
Should money be spent on space exploration?
The English mathematician G. H. Hardy, who worked for several years with Ramanujan, described him as "a natural mathematician". He was fortunate to have a lucky number of people working with him in mathematics.
Sonia ShresthaPublished about 19 hours ago in FYI
The Most Expensive Sneakers Ever - OR what to buy instead
The Reseller Market We are taking a look today at the most expensive sneakers ever, or what you could buy instead for the same money. The sneaker resale market is no joke. It’s currently sitting at $6 billion, which is small compared to the overall fashion market which is $1.78 trillion. But, for the select few that have grown in the reselling market, its a lot of money. The Grey Journal is predicting the sneaker resale market could be worth $30 billion by 2030.
4 Bizarre Fashion Fads From History
The medieval and Renaissance period has witnessed some bizarre and strange fashion fads. The female corsets that started as a bodice evolved as a tight-laced garment leading to the health hazards of women. Crinolines became popular for their silhouette but creating several risks to women's life. Chopines (high platformed shoes) were worn as a symbol of wealth but lead to an inelegant gait to the women. Powdered wigs started as a fashion fad but were used to cover male baldness and philandering.
Kamna KirtiPublished a day ago in FYI
