How Iran’s millennials are grappling with crippling US sanctions - The Mail & Guardian

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Despite what you might see on the news, many of Iran's young people are far from rebellious. Instead, they have dealt with dwindling job prospects by conforming to a strict code of morality.

This might come as a surprise to some, since some Western media outlets sometimes fixate onIn reality, deviance — especially among the lower classes — is rare. Many simply can’t afford the consequences of being shunned by those around them.The quest for dignity is only part of the story. Like many young people around the world, most youth in Iran have dreams of a better future. But for those dealing with daily economic hardship, there’s a chasm between their goals and what’s possible.

That gap may never be fully breached. But many young Iranians I met still feel as if it’s possible to — in the words of a mechanic’s apprentice — “bring themselves up.”

 

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