Streetwise

Article Abstract:

A 15-year-old refugee from Iran tells of street life in Los Angeles in 1980, including drug dealing, prostitution, and faking a British accent to conceal his Iranian background during the hostage crisis.

Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981, Refugees, Iranian

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Loves Microsoft, hates America: Fadi, a young Jordanian, isn't sure what his life's mission should be: computer programming or jihad

Article Abstract:

A young Jordanian who is a fundamentalist Muslim decries US cultural influences on young Jordanians, yet aspires to be a Microsoft Corp. programmer.

Public affairs, International politics, Jordan, Social aspects, Interview, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, International relations, United States foreign relations, Religious aspects, Jordanians

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Shrouded in contradiction

Article Abstract:

A native Iranian woman now residing in the US is deeply conflicted over the meaning of the hijah coverings demanded by her religion.

Behavior, Women's rights

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