Publish at June 14 2022 Updated June 20 2022
The United States is often associated with wealth, with the American dream. However, this flagship country of the West also hides extreme poverty. The cost of living here is rather high and the price of higher education even more so. Even the scholarships that cover these costs do not provide enough money to live on. Thus, a still important part of the future American elite has difficulties to find housing and food.
This ARTE report shows this reality of young adults who sleep and revise in their cars with the fear of being arrested by the police for illegal parking. 10-15% of California students have reportedly experienced a period of homelessness and this number is repeated in several other US states. Fortunately, there are services in place to help these students: food, roommates, jobs, etc.
Time: 24min31
Picture credit: en.depositphotos.com
Access exclusive services for free
Subscribe and receive newsletters on:
In addition, index your favorite resources in your own folders and find your history of consultation.
Subscribe to the newsletterYou might also like:
Develop your musical ear through play with Meludia
To a layman, music is just a tune performed by a musician. Yet, if he were to play Meludia, he would learn all the rudiments and terms associated with musical practice.
A series of games that require an ear.
A serious game on social engagement
Many serious games address the topic of sustainable development. Yet before such solutions were proposed, innovative people had to go against the social grain and fight to improve their environment. A humorous adventure game, hosted by the National Film Board, teaches children the attitudes they need to adopt to make a difference.
Can Catholicism reinvent itself?
The Roman Catholic Church has been in turmoil for years. Much of this has been due to the scandal of pedophile priests and their protection within the clergy, but this is not the only thorn in its side. Even covid-19 has hurt the institution. Now, can it reinvent itself or is it doomed to disappear?
Old people also want to change the world
Are young people the only ones who want to change the world? According to a journalist and documentary filmmaker, this could not be further from the truth. Many older people around the world are, in their own way, embarking on projects to help the next generation.
Who is responsible for youth unemployment?
Nearly one in five young French people was unemployed. A rather surprising statistic that shows certain blockages in the professional spheres. So, whose fault is it? The state? The school system? The job market? Speakers debate the situation and try to find solutions.
