Growing Up in Brazil

by John Allen

Published 15 September 2017
Young people under age twenty-four make up more than 40 percent of Brazil s population, increasing the need for better schools and more jobs. Brazilian youth grow up in a country that values its rich cultural diversity even while it struggles with issues of corruption and poverty. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how Brazil s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.

Growing Up in China

by John Allen

Published 15 September 2017
As China continues to grow as a world power, its youth find themselves attracted to western culture but still holding on to older Chinese values. Many young people in China live amid increasing wealth and opportunity even while the government continues to restrict most political freedoms. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how China s youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.