Opinion Sur Joven

21st century prisoners

Deprived of being human.

Reintegration.

May 2007, by Matías Cariola

The polls indicate that lack of safety is one of the biggest worries of the people living in several countries of Latin America. And it poses the dilemma about what to do with offenders. This article approaches the situation from the point of view of those who have lost their freedom. How are they supposed to be reintegrated when they’ve never actually been integrated to the system? With opinions by Verónica Sepiurka, specialist in education in prisons.

Making things happen

April 2007, by Leila Mucarsel

We all find annoying things in the place where we live, but few people are willing to do something about it. However, some young people are. From community based organizations working towards a better future to the new cyber-activism, they’re examples of the possibility to undertake positive actions in order to improve things locally and globally. Our contributor in Mendoza (a province in western Argentina) tells us about some interesting experiences and analyzes how this phenomenon develops in medium-size cities.

The importance of teamwork

March 2007, by Pablo Winokur

In Argentina –just as in many Latin American countries-, individuality has always prevailed over collective work. In politics, the leadership role of statesmen such as Yrigoyen or Perón has always been emphasized; in sports, national teams seek one Maradona to lead them and do his “individual game”. In the following article we’ll try to promote collective projects among people who think likewise, as well as the dialog and the agreement with those who think differently. That is, we’ll try to start playing as a team.

An ideal world

February 2007, by Pablo Winokur

17 young people, 14 different cultures, the same purpose: improving at least something in the places where they live. Life stories of a group of young people from all over the world who decided to try a change.

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