1. In the street: children and youth Children in Developing Countries Renata Serra – March 27 th 2007

2. The street Socialization Making new social relations Income-earning activities Exploitation “Home” for some Place for expression and visibility Stage for youth performance of rebellion Demonstrations and revolt against power

3. Urban culture The street is an urban phenomenon mainly and children/youth have appropriated it in many instances Post-colonial countries: hopes and frustrations Economic crisis: unemployment of parents and youth –Reproduction of street children Crumbling of the traditional system and of generational relationships Rebellion: youth confronts the state authority

4. Examples Three examples in Biya’s article: –The shifta of Addis Ababa –The bul faale of Dakar –The shege of Kinshasa “Truth gives power”: local hip-hop organization from Arusha town, Tanzania –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPwV1JLVe LY Girls living in urban poverty, Nairoby Kenya –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHjZwBtrP zo

5. The power of creation Independence is sought as remedy to the malaise Youth may be extremely inventive and creative –Makeshift clothes of the shege (DRC) Child as social actor, creator of (popular) culture The references in this culture break existing barriers and socio-logical divisions