What Is Historical Context?

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The front cover of the edition published in August 1986, photographed by Richard Avedon. The model of this cover was the infamous Cindy Crawford. This shot has dramatically less grain than the previous two covers, which automatically makes it look more modern. Historical Context According to Susan Milligan, in 1986, “the Supreme Court held that a work environment can declared hostile or abusive because of discrimination based on sex, an important tool in sexual harassment cases” (2017). Cultural Context Unsurprisingly due to his strong relationship with the magazine, this cover was shot by Richard Avedon once again, featuring Cindy Crawford - America’s most celebrated fashion model and one of the first super-models ever. She was known