Stories about Youth from April, 2008
Peru: Understanding the Emo Youth in Lima
The emo youth in the Peruvian capital of Lima have not been the victims of violence, as has been the case to their counteparts in Mexico. However, these youth have been the target of jokes and mischaracterization in the media. Even though some local bloggers openly display their distaste for these youth, they feel that local television programming has gone too far in making fun of the emos in such an uncreative manner.
Egypt: The Story of Sounilla
Little did American student Sounilla know what he was walking into when he saw two students from his university standing in the middle of a Cairo Square and decided to walk towards them, pointing his camera in their direction. Out of nowhere, the security forces pounces on them, snatching them from the square, into a car and the threat of possible jail.
Syria: The Colored Tile Complex
“So I used to step on the colored tiles… and count. Yes! I would count how many of each colored tile did I step on using each leg. The main issue here is that I have to, eventually, step on an equal amount of the colored tiles using both my...
Philippines: Coping with night shift work
Filipino blogger MMMiii! shares tips on coping and staying healthy during night shift work.
Russia: Politics Update
Sean's Russia Blog posts an update on the recent political developments in Russia.
Russia: Nashi's Fashion
Sean's Russia Blog writes about Antonina Shapovalova's “patriotic panties for Putin.”
Brazil: Blogosphere debates infanticide
“We are discussing the superiority of Western Christian civilization over the indigenous peoples because of infanticide. Well, we may disagree, and want to do something about it, but the indigenous tribes do what they do for one reason clear: in their way of life, it is very difficult to keep...
Jamaica, U.S.A.: Woman of the Year
“In spite of the negativity surrounding Jamaica…there is one more reason to be proud”: YardFlex.com reports that a Jamaican has been chosen by the American Biographical Institute as their Woman of the Year in Education.
Brunei: Robbers using children
MogLie's recycled ramblings warns about robbers using children for their modus operandi in Brunei.
Jamaica, Canada: Homosexual Boycott?
“I do not want any public campaign telling the children of Jamaica that homosexuality is alright…I don't want to see two men kissing in public, nor two women joining hands in marriage…” Stunner's Afflictions puts in his two cents’ worth on news that a leading human rights organisation in Canada...
Zimbabwe: If only kids could vote
“If only kids could vote then Mugabe would have been really beaten”, says my partner's 11 year old child. “They should let us vote because there are more kids than adults. All my friends at schools want MDC to win”, she continues,” writes Comrade Fatso.
Bahrain: Should young girls wear hijab?
Bahrain's bloggers have recently looked at topics including the difficulties of being a pedestrian in Bahrain, negative thinking amongst Bahraini youth, the pressure placed on young girls to wear the headscarf – and the need to communicate more with Americans, writes Ayesha Saldanha, who brings us the latest buzz from Bahrain.
Southeast Europe, Russia: War, Peace, and Shared History
Veronica Khokhlova translates some Russophone bloggers' views on shared history and conflict in Southeastern Europe and the Caucasus.
Blogger of the Week: Abdullatif Alomar
Kuwaiti blogger Abdullatif Alomar, 30, caught the blogging bug in January 2005 and has never looked back since. In this week's Blogger of the Week series, he opens his heart to us, giving us a sneak preview about why he blogs and the insides of the Kuwaiti blogosphere, which now boasts about 800 members.
Argentina: high school students use online video to report their issues.
By uploading a video on YouTube, argentinean high school students managed to get mass media's attention to their plight: the need for a building where they can receive classes. Currently the Ipem 112 “César Iñíguez Montenegro”, in Sebastián Elcano, a village to the north of the Cordoba capital in Argentina are receiving lessons at an elementary school. However, because the elementary school has double shifts, the high school students are forced to receive evening classes, as if it were a night school.
Japan: New Internet regulation bill sparks reactions from bloggers
A new legislative bill aiming to regulate access to “harmful” web content by minors (under age 18), presented to a government panel on March 19th by LDP member Takaichi Sanae (高市早苗), has sparked criticism from Japanese bloggers. Apparently worded by Japan's National Police Agency, the new bill proposes to make...
Mexico: Emo Youth Become Targets of Attacks
Across Mexico, youth part of an "emo" culture have been the targets of attacks by groups, who may have been incited by a popular television personality. The easily identifiable youth may have been targeted due to their dress, taste in music or other stereotypes. Local bloggers have provided coverage from the very first incidents, pro-active protests, and other reactions.
Bangladesh: A role model for youth
Unheard Voices asks if Dr Yunus is a good role model for the youth in Bangladesh.
Malaysia: Next youth chief
Who could be the next youth leader of Malaysia's major political party, Johanna's Blog tackles this issue.
Kazakhstan: Olympic Torch in Almaty
Adam reports on the Olympic Torch Relay in Almaty, which has become the first city on the Beijing Olympiad’s flame, and shows some video from the event.
Jordan: What Do Our Children Read?
"What do our children read?" is the question posed by Jordanian Batir Wardam (Ar), who finds himself pleading on behalf of a girl at a bookshop who wanted to buy a children's magazine against her nonchalant mother's wishes.
