POLITICAL ASPECT Bathrooms, simple yet complex. Throughout history, bathrooms play a larger role than its original function: political arenas. When Apartheid was practiced in South Africa, it made laws forcing the different racial groups to live and develop separately. Thus, any forms of exchange, under any social or cultural lens, may be seen as “illegal” and highly “inappropriate”. Not only was the dilemma of separated bathrooms provoked by racial discrimination, it was also brought up by others, such as differences in ethnicity, social class, and sexuality. All of which constitutes “standards”. SOCIAL CLASS AND OTHERED GROUPS The segregation of bathrooms is clear evidence that pre-set standards exist. Dining etiquettes exist to tell you what angle a wine bottle should be held, and where your eyes should be when eating. Which dress to wear, which smile,... We live in a world where standardized norms tell us what to do. And it is those standards...​

Background 336 BC - Alexander, also known as Alexander the Great, becomes king of Macedonia at the age of 20. Alexander the Great had influenced and taken power over the ancient world. His father was able to unite Greek city-states and Alexander destroyed the Persian Empire forever. His conquest spread Greek culture, also known as Hellenism, across his empire. ​ The Persian Empire One of the superpowers in its time​ Ruled by Darius I, one of Alexander’s greatest rival​ The city of Persepolis and the Royal Road were constructed​ Cultural Diffusion​Cultural diffusion is the spreading of cultural beliefs and activities from one region to another. Alexander the Great worked to spread Greek culture throughout his...​

In the current era of the information technology boom, you may encounter countless pieces of information in a single day. Unfortunately, not all of it is true. Fake news is created to attract public attention, stir controversy, garner likes and views, or to make you click on product advertisements. Some fake news is easy to recognize, but some are so sophisticated that it’s difficult to detect. So, how can we identify fake news? How to Identify Fake News?​ Check the source First, look at the website where the story is sourced. Does it look legitimate? Is the text well-written? Are there many other stories or just a single one? Is this website from a reputable organization? You can read the “About” section to learn more about the organization. Be wary of fake images Many fake news stories use photoshopped images, AI-generated images, or images unrelated to the content. Sometimes, if you look...​