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What's life like for a young Iranian? "With the sexes segregated at school and boys and girls discouraged from socialising together, trying to get to know memb
by pdm55 7y ago
What's life like for a young Iranian?
"With the sexes segregated at school and boys and girls discouraged from socialising together, trying to get to know members of the opposite sex is a huge preoccupation for Iranian teenagers. They hang around shopping malls, in cafes and parks, parade up and down boulevards and spend lots of time cruising around in cars."[0]
I once saw a TV doc on life in Iran. The night-time cruising reminded me a lot of the film "American Graffiti". I imagine Iranian youth would not be happy with any increase in the price of fuel.
I take your point though that widespread protests signal more than just the discontent of youth.
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