Social Issues Collection (#12)

Sand dunes in Sossuvlei. Namib Desert, Namibia
The worlds highest sand dunes of the Namib Desert along the Sossuvlei, Namibia, Southern Africa

Grub Castle in hallstatt
The Grub Castle lies on the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt near Obertraun in the Upper Austrian Salzkammergut in the district of Gmunden of Upper Austria.Hallstatt in Upper Austria

Floating
A small iceberg is being investigated by divers on a sunny summers day.Image was taken in the Westfjord area on the east coast of Greenland

Amazing Iceberg
Incredible iceberg shape in Greenland

Bearded Seal sitting on an Iceberg in Greenland

Floating Berg
Iceberg floating in Scoresbysund Fjord, eastern Greenland, Red Island can be seen in the background

Trunk of a great walnut in a zone of picnic one autumn night
In the spring night in the mountains of the Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Great walnut in an area of picnic in the mountain, one autumn night
In the spring night in the mountains of the Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Family of small rabbits close to his burrow monitored closely over his mother. ( Species Oryctolagus cuniculus. )
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent. Valencian community, Spain

Trumpet creeper or Campsis radicans blossoms, illuminated by sunlight
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Group of little rabbits playing near his den and watched her mother port ( Species Oryctolagus cuniculus. )
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent. Valencian community, Spain

Great tree walnut in a zone of picnic one night with sky of stars and clouds

Tree on the top of a hill of landscape my arid one a night of sky with stars
In the spring night in the mountains of the Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Abandoned dilapidated old farmhouse with a large tree beside it a night sky with stars
Uninhabited farmhouse and in ruins in the Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Close-Up Of a Southern Cassowary In Daintree, North Queensland, Australia

The Devils Gullet, Mole Creek, Tasmania, Australia
Devils Gullet is a state reserve in Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness. From the reserve, visitors unable or unwilling to hike the challenging Walls of Jerusalem National

Australian Green Tree Frog, Daintree, Far North Quensland, Australia
The Australian green tree frog, simply green tree frog in Australia, Whites tree frog, or dumpy tree frog is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea

Chasing Storm
Chasing storm by accidentally during took a sunset photos at North Curl Curl, Australia

Sniffing around
Green or weaver ants colonised our balcony and lime tree when we were living in Darwin. Their colours are pretty stunning

Newcastle Slums
circa 1910: A woman attends to domestic chores in a slum housing area of Newcastles by-ways. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Vintage World War I poster of a minuteman holding a lantern and standing with the American flag. It reads, Wake Up America Day April 19, 1917

Vintage World War II poster is a plea for Navy recruits. It reads, Extra, Your Country Needs You In The U.S. Navy At Once

Vintage World War II poster of an Army Corps Nurse working in a hospital. It declares - Women... Our wounded need your care

World War II poster of a bald eagle flying in the sky with fighter planes
Vintage World War II poster of a bald eagle flying in the sky with fighter planes. It declares - Wings over America, Air Corps U.S. Army

World War II poster of a pair of big red lips closed with tape
Vintage World War II poster of a pair of big red lips closed with tape. It declares, Careless Talk Costs Lives

Vintage World War II poster of a mother and daughter canning vegetables. The little girl asks, We ll have lots to eat this winter, won t we Mother? The print declares - Grow your own, can your own

World War II poster of a soldier wearing a gas mask and men in overalls marching
Vintage World War II poster of a soldier wearing a gas mask and men in overalls marching. It reads, The Enemy Is Syphilis - Enlist employees in a campaign against it

World War I poster of a young soldier holding a rifle while shaking his fathers hand
Vintage World War I poster showing a young soldier holding a rifle while shaking his fathers hand. It reads, Good Bye, Dad, I m Off To Fight For Old Glory, You Buy U.S. Gov t Bonds. Third Liberty Loan

Vintage World War I poster of a smiling British soldier marching along with his rifle. It reads, Come Along, Boys! Enlist To-Day

Vintage World War II poster of a soldier kneeling and holding his head, his helmet lays beside him pierced with a bullet hole. It also has a large red cross. It declares - Your Blood Can Save Him

World War I poster of a Red Cross nurse comforting a family amid the ruins of a war zone
Vintage World War I poster of a Red Cross nurse comforting a family amid the ruins of a war zone. It reads, The Comforter

Vintage World War I poster of Uncle Sam pointing at the reader. It declares, Navy! Uncle Sam is calling you, Enlist in the Navy! Recruiting Station. I want you in the Navy and I want you now

Vintage poster of Uncle Sam holding a rifle and holding out a liberty bond
Vintage World War I propaganda poster of Uncle Sam holding a rifle and holding out a liberty bond. It reads: If You Canat Enlist, Invest! Buy A Liberty Bond

Sunderland Slum
1889: A group of women and children sitting around the steps to a shop in the slum area of Sunderland. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Young man walking on deserted railway

Hands of a 82-year-old woman signing a living will, Germany

Marbles
circa 1860: A group of boys in ragged clothing play a game of marbles in the back yard. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

London Contrast
circa 1860: A contrast between rich and poor children in London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Outback Road Sign
No fuel for 120km

Hong Kong-Entertainment-Asia-Games-Comics-Leisure
A cosplay fan poses for a picture during the 14th Ani-Com and Games exhibition in Hong Kong on July 28, 2012. One of Asias biggest animation and comic fairs opened on July 27 in Hong Kong

Backyards
December 1923: Slum housing in Crossland Square, Bethnal Green, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Belfast Slum
May 1922: Catholic refugees leave their homes in Antigua Street, Belfast during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hallstatt Village
Hallstatt in Upper Austria, is a village in the Salzkammergut, a region in Austria. It is located near the HallstAÔé¼tter See

Housing Jungle
29th October 1955: Houses are becoming slums, the back to back houses in Salford, Lancashire, where due to rent restrictions proper maintainance becomes impossible

Hard Road
25th July 1953: An old mand trudges up a road, sack on his back. One of a band of nomads whose homes are in the hedgerows and who live off the land seeking work as they find it

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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.