UNMASKING THE VOICE OF YOUNG SHOE SHINERS IN LA PAZ*

Authors

  • April Pojman

Abstract

In La Paz, Bolivia, youth turn to show shining in the streets as a way to try to support themselves and help their families. Since shoe shiners have a reputation as thieves and drug addicts, youngsters hide under balaclava masks to do their jobs. How is their voice as a social group affected by these conditions?

Author Biography

April Pojman

April Pojman has worked extensively throughout Latin America and is currently an Institutional Strengthener with UNAIS on projects to promote youth rights in El Alto and La Paz, Bolivia.

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Published

2007-08-01

Issue

No. 8 (2007)

Section

Articles