School uniforms and collectivism

School uniforms and collectivism

To me, school uniforms are so vehemently opposed by young people in the United States because they violate our individual-centured culture. In other countries, such as east Asian, Native-American, or African cultures, uniforms do not arouse the same level of ire because their cultures are collective in nature. Uniforms, because of their inherent nature, seem…

In Defence Of Youth

In Defence Of Youth

(cross posted from own blog, Change and Exchange) I had the opportunity to see this post on youth culture on the National Youth Rights Association’s forums: Firstly, let me make clear that I am a 17 year old Greek Cypriot, I live in London and I am not an ‘old man’, but I believe youth…