Social Issues Collection (page 38)

Unemployed finding shelter in City Hall, 1931
The unemployed finding shelter in City Hall, Philadelphia, USA, 1931

Jane Addams

Palestine Riots, 1929

Arab demonstrations, 1933

Jewish protest demonstrations, 1939

Jewish protest demonstrations, 1939

Final Discharge from Ellis Island, 1902

Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr. National Hero of Jamaica (1887 - 1940) Publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator

The War on Wealth, 1896

Italy, Venice, Beggar sitting in front of metal fence
A destitute beggar on the streets of Venice, Italy during the 2008-11 Global Financial crisis

Great emigration to America, 1870
British emigrants on their way to America as steerage passengers. From " The Graphic", London, March 1870. Wood engraving

Radical Convention, Philadelphia 1866

Greece, Athens, Protest against financial crisis
Protesters march in Syntagma square against austerity cuts to budgets by the out going Greek Government, during the financial crisis, Athens 2012

The Founders
Jean AndrA

Paris, France, The Peasants, Lithograph
England - 18th century. The Peasants. Print

Hungary, Budapest, Gypsies before the Judge
Imre Revesz (1859-1945), Gypsies before the Judge

The Strike at Le Creusot
Jules Adler (1865-1952), The Strike at Le Creusot, 1899. Detail

Caricature depicting legal action against Ledru Rollin and George Sand
France, 19th century. Caricature depicting the legal action against Ledru Rollin and George Sand

Signalement de chouans et autre contre-revolutionnaires Caricature, print, 1795
France, 18th century. Signalement de chouans et autre contre-revolutionnaires, 1795, print. Caricature

Caricature of man monopolizes newspapers in Paris cafe (Paris Un accapareur du Cafe Momus) by Ralier, lithograph, 1825
France, 19th century. A man monopolizes the newspapers in a Paris cafe (Paris. Un accapareur du Cafe Momus). Lithograph by Ralier, 1825. Caricature

Reconstruction of Aztec social organization
Aztec civilization, 15th century. Reconstruction of Aztec social organization

Madagascar, harvesting coffee beans, 20th century
Madagascar, 20th century. Harvesting coffee beans at the beginning of the 1900s

France, Paris, English Middle Class Couple, Lithograph
United Kingdom - 18th century. Middle Class Couple

Belgium, Ostend, Peasant Family with a cat, 1928
Constant Permeke (1886-1952), A Peasant Family with a Cat, 1928

Englands Absicht: Geschlossen Wegen Mangel an Arbeit, propaganda poster, by Egon Tschirch (1889-1948)
Germany, 20th century. Englands Absicht: Geschlossen Wegen Mangel an Arbeit. Propaganda poster by Egon Tschirch (1889-1948)

Petition addressed to Republic of Lucca by Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805), Petition addressed to the Republic of Lucca

Feminine beauty deceives men, Caricature by Unknown artist from Emilia Romagna
Italy, 17th century. Unknown artist from Emilia Romagna, Feminine beauty deceives men. Caricature. In the background, the city of Modena

La Chinoise de Province et son Magot, ou le Bon Gout transplante, by Adrien Victor Auger, print, 1813
France, 19th century. Adrien Victor Auger (1787-1854), La Chinoise de Province et son Magot, ou le Bon Gout transplante, 1813. Caricature, print

Caricature of reader (M Trissottin lisant ses pieces dramatiques, paroit content de ses succes)
France, 18th century. Caricature of a reader (M. Trissottin lisant ses pieces dramatiques, paroit content de ses succes)

France, Lyon, The poor mother
Jean Marie Jacomin (1789-1858), The Poor Mother

Equality with Declaration of Rights of Man, illustration
France - 18th century - Equality with the Declaration of the Rights of Man - Allegory

X-ray of a man smoking a cigarette

Cloned sheep, conceptual image

Cloned sheep, conceptual image

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"Unveiling the Struggles: A Glimpse into Social Issues Through Time and Space" Step back in time to 1908, when English suffragettes fought relentlessly for women's rights, while a feminist newspaper served as their voice. From the Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse in Door County, Wisconsin, witness how social issues transcend borders and oceans. Even amidst the serene desert landscape of Arizona with its towering cacti, societal challenges persist. Victorian London reveals itself as a shady place where inequality thrived. In contrast, a man walks through the backstreets of Glasgow's Gorbals area, shedding light on urban poverty and hardship. In an unexpected twist, even Dulux Dog appears drunk - reminding us that addiction is not limited to humans alone. Similarly eye-opening is Gin Lane by William Hogarth; it exposes the devastating consequences of alcoholism on society. As we explore Hogarth's Four Times of the Day - Morning painting set in Victorian England, we realize that they have plagued humanity throughout history. Yet hope springs eternal under Bow Bridge during springtime at Central Park in New York City – reminding us that positive change is possible. Traveling further south to Far North Queensland, Australia unveils a different kind of struggle – environmental conservation. The vibrant Green Tree Python reminds us of our responsibility towards preserving nature for future generations. "The Sleeping Congregation" by William Hogarth depicts religious apathy and indifference prevalent even centuries ago. Meanwhile, The Pythia foretells prophecies at Delphi’s Oracle – highlighting society's fascination with seeking guidance from higher powers. Through these diverse snapshots across time and space emerges one undeniable truth: they can deeply ingrained within our collective human experience. Let us learn from history and work together towards building a more just and equitable world for all.