Although many people think Archaeology is too focused on settlement patterns and ecological adaptations, Trigger believes "processual archaeologists paid attention to studying specific religious beliefs, cosmology, iconography, aesthetics, scientific knowledge, or values of prehistoric cultures. "
In pre-colonial times women were given higher positions in society and had a voice in important decisions. Being a homemaker gave them significant power. They were known as queen mothers and were involved in food production which gave them influence on men and dominance on children. Women in pre-colonial Africa often prayed to the gods for power and influence. They had several powers and rights to educate and even choose their life partner.
In a sobering revelation, climate change indicators have surged to unprecedented levels, signaling a dire need for urgent action to mitigate its far-reaching impacts. According to recent data released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), key climate change indicators, including greenhouse gas concentrations, global temperatures, and sea-level rise, have reached record highs in 2023.
Witnessing the latest rape and robbery case in Jharkhand, the country is once again confronting the terrible reality of gender-based violence. The event highlighted the stark inadequacies in safeguarding women's safety and security in India and rocked the nation's conscience. The case's specifics are both well-known and terrible. A young woman was taken advantage of, by those with evil purposes as she went about her everyday business. She was brutally attacked and robbed, adding her name to the lengthy list of victims who have suffered at the hands of predators who are allowed to walk free in society.
An eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating behaviors that adversely affect a person's physical or mental health. Although eating disorders affect both men and women in terms of physical health as well as mental psyche, cases are found ten times more in women. They are not only limited to people of young age, instead, it is common among all ages. However, eating disorders are more likely to develop during adolescence and early adulthood. Concern about body weight and self-expression play an important role in the occurrence of eating disorders.
Tattooing is an art form and form of body modification where a pigment is inserted into a skin to change its colour permanently. It is a very old tradition and today is more popular and socially acceptable than ever. The word ‘tattoo’ comes from the Samoan word ‘tatau’, which mimics the tapping sound of the tools used during tattooing.
Sexual orientation bias thrived in a patriarchal culture in 17th-century Britain. The "isolated circles" tenet entirely isolated men and ladies, keeping ladies to the private space. Women's instruction was limited and concentrated on residential aptitudes, affirming seen mental inadequacy. Work prospects were constrained, restricted to low-status positions, compounding financial imbalances. Lawful frameworks favored men and restricted women's property rights and independence. Ladies were banished from taking part in political strategies. Witch chases excessively focused on ladies, highlighting society's fear of female freedom. This period serves as a sharp update of organization sexual orientation disparity, which has molded the heading of women's lives.
Slavery, which forms a major part of human history, has affected every section of human society worldwide. Archaeology breaks the complexities of slavery through unearthing the remnants, and reconstruction of past societies. The origin of slavery is subjective. As long as one can trace back the history and origin of human civilization, so long can be the evidence of slavery. A bleak attempt can be seen in the Code of Hammurabi from ancient Mesopotamia 1754BCE which discusses the legal framework governing slavery. In this article, an attempt has been made to study the history of slavery through archaeology in the context of African- American Slavery.
It is crucial to maintain the highest standards in clinical trials and drug tests, as any compromise may jeopardize public confidence and participation in the clinical trials and may ultimately affect the availability of safe and effective products. Rules and regulations are mechanisms to ensure that the quality and integrity of data collected in clinical trials is maintained and also to ensure that the rights, safety and welfare of research participants are protected. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 9th March 2023, issued the Draft New Drugs and Clinical Trials Amendment Rules 2023 to amend further New Drug and Clinical Trial Rules 2019. An amendment to the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules (2023), recently passed by the Government of India, aims to replace the use of animals in research, especially in drug testing. The new amendments in India made in new trial guidelines authorise researchers to instead use non-animal and human-relevant methods, including technologies like 3D organoids, organs-on-chip, and advanced computational methods, to test the safety and efficacy of new drugs. There is a need for a law to ensure that the people who undergo clinical trials are not exploited and should be well informed about risk as well to provide clarity on regulations.
Religion and politics have been co-existing since humanity prevailed. Religion has influenced politics since the documentation of organised religion. Be it the separation of church and state, the rise of Buddhism during the Mauryan era in ancient India, the holocaust in Germany during nazi rule or the Palestine war happening right now.
