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Arab Youth as examined by the New York Times.

Posted By Eliesheva (Israel/USA) On May 13, 2008 @ 1:35 am In Arabs, Culture, Media, Romance, Youth | 2 Comments

A New York Times correspondent in Cairo has been putting together a series on Arab youth for the American media giant. The series, called “Generation Faithful” is an eye-opening opportunity for those of us who do not qualify as Arab youth, as well as an eye opening experience for Arab youth to realize how other people view their lives.

I am copying the links to the stories here so that we can all take a look in both English and Arabic. [1] Arabic versions are here. Feel free to discuss!

[2] Young Saudis, Vexed and Entranced by Love’s Rules

Young people in Saudi Arabia may chafe against the rules, but they can be merciless in their condemnation of those who flout them too brazenly.

[3] Love on Girls’ Side of the Saudi Divide

The separation between the sexes in Saudi Arabia is so extreme that it is difficult to overstate.

[4] Violence Leaves Young Iraqis Doubting Clerics

Many young people in Iraq have grown disillusioned with religious leaders and skeptical of the faith that they preach.

[5] Stifled, Egypt’s Young Turn to Islamic Fervor

Forced to put off marriage and thwarted by a lackluster economy, many young people turn to religion for solace.

Article printed from Mideast Youth - Thinking Ahead: http://www.mideastyouth.com

URL to article: http://www.mideastyouth.com/2008/05/13/arab-youth-as-examined-by-the-new-york-times/

URLs in this post:
[1] Arabic versions are here: http://blogs.albawaba.com/nytmiddleeast
[2] Young Saudis, Vexed and Entranced by Love’s Rules: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/12/world/middleeast/12saudi.html?ex=1368417600&en=e6132b512b70d95
0&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

[3] Love on Girls’ Side of the Saudi Divide: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/world/middleeast/13girls.html?ex=1368417600&en=243e1e8f0648c96
6&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

[4] Violence Leaves Young Iraqis Doubting Clerics: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/world/middleeast/04youth.html?ex=1362546000&en=acab5b5867bb89b
f&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

[5] Stifled, Egypt’s Young Turn to Islamic Fervor: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/world/middleeast/17youth.html?ex=1361854800&en=8fb6470cb5fbb4b
1&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink