Eritrean Youth Identities in the Era of Globalization
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This document summarizes research on the lifestyles and music preferences of Eritrean youth. It is based on ethnographic research and interviews with youth in Asmara, Eritrea. The research finds that Eritrean youth are highly influenced by Western culture and lifestyle as expressed through their fashion, music, and language choices. Popular music genres include hip hop, reggae, and pop music from American and British artists. Youth emulate the styles of artists like 50 Cent, Bob Marley, and bands like Destiny's Child. Western media like satellite TV and movies are widely available and impact youth identity and culture.
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Eritrean Youth Identities in the Era of Globalization
- 1. Eritrean Youth Identities in the Era of Globalization Mannar Indira Srinivasan. mannar.indira@gmail.com & Compiled by nag.ramesh@gmail.com
- 2. Objectives& Methodology Lifestyles of Eritrean youth Music habits of Eritrean youth Ethnography, participant observation and in-depth interviews among Eritrean youth in the age group of 18-25 years. Data collected from three residential colonies of Asmara namely Tiravolu, Space 2000, and The German Colony, where the majority houses are connected to satellite TV.
- 5. Tigrinya speaking Highland Christians
- 8. No freedom of speech and expression as the constitution was not implemented.
- 12. Young women Not wearing ‘ Zuria’
- 13. Emergence of women as a major workforce
- 14. The Tigrinya women either plait or braid their hair.
- 17. Hip-hop and Reggae music are popular.
- 18. Singers are known for their distinct style exhibited in the form of their hair style, body language, dressing and fast beat in their songs and dances..
- 20. peculiar dressing style of wearing heavy metallic/leather tops tore jeans
- 21. wearing a hanging/stud in one of their ears feminine way of hair dressing with long hair either tied with a band or loosely braided.
- 22. Young boys are adopting these styles imitating their favorite singers .
- 23. We like Reggae and hip-hop not because it is very stylish and attractive. It talks about people like us.”
- 25. Today, they are using western musical instruments like ‘Key boards’, that are capable of mixing various musical instruments .
- 26. Earlier they sang for attaining statehood
- 27. Today they are releasing albums imitating western singers
- 28. Frequently visiting US and Europe for concerts
- 31. Writing mobile language b/c(Because)
- 32. Ur (Your) etc
- 34. . Beyoncé Knowles is their favorite singer
- 35. ‘Independent women ‘,“Survivor" and "Bootylicious are favorite albums.
- 37. No more Drama’, ‘we are certain that you too” are her albums popular among girls
- 39. expressed their willingness to migrate to other countries
- 40. Western living standards and lifestyles are fixed so deeply in their minds
- 41. Popular western music genres like Hip-hop, Reggae, Rock and jazz music are part of their daily life.
- 43. Thanks.
Notas do Editor
- Lifestyle is defined as way of living of individuals, families (households), and societies, which manifest in coping with their physical, psychological, social, and economc environments on a day-to-day basis Lifestyle is expressed in both work and leisure behaviorpatterns and in activities, attitudes, interests, opinions, values, and allocation of income
- Snoop dogg, 50 Cent,
- Back Street girlsModern Eritrean women Images.