Guidos and Negros
The Italian and Italian American traditions share many common practices, the most important of which for the case at hand is the knack for rhetorical and other displays. It is the "others," such as Wasps, who are supposed to be tight-lipped and up-tight when it comes to potentially embarrassing issues. In my opinion, the term "Guido" and its associated youth style deserves a cool headed discussion, as well as the heated conversation it now enjoys.
On Guidos, Gramsci, and Irony Deficiency
Why Italian Americans need to take action, a Pasquinian response to some recent debates.
January 14, 2010
On Guidos, Gramsci, and Irony Deficiency
"Pasquino," by Nicolas Beatrizet (engraving,1550)
Why Italian Americans need to take action, a Pasquinian response to some recent debates.
January 14, 2010
Guidos and Negros
On the right: the cover of "The N Word" by Jabari Asim
The Italian and Italian American traditions share many common practices, the most important of which for the case at hand is the knack for rhetorical and other displays. It is the "others," such as Wasps, who are supposed to be tight-lipped and up-tight when it comes to potentially embarrassing issues. In my opinion, the term "Guido" and its associated youth style deserves a cool headed discussion, as well as the heated conversation it now enjoys.
Director Stefano Albertini Presents Casa Italiana Zerilli Marimò's New Website
Professor Stefano Albertini, director of Casa Italiana Zerili Marimò at NYU, launches the new website, built and maintaned in collaboration with i-Italy
Looking Past the Facade of Italian City After Riots
THE NEW YORK TIMES. In Rosarno, where the worst immigrant rioting ever seen in Italy took place over the weekend, the economy is so weak that locals and immigrants are competitors. (Read the article by Rachel Donadio)
America's Inner Guido
ROLLINGSTONE. "MTV's Jersey Shore is one of those genius ideas that looks simple in retrospect: The Sopranos plus Laguna Beach.," writes Rob Sheffield in the last issue of RollingStone. "People may pretend to watch Jersey Shore because they look down on these kids. But really, we envy their ability to look in the mirror and say, 'Shoot, could that be the Situation? Yes, sir, it is.' These kids are into themselves. That's why this show has inspired so much outrage. They don't crave our approval. It's summertime, and the Situation is easy." (Read the full article)
Migrants 'treated badly in Italy'. MSF and UN say racism and poor conditions fuelled violence
ANSA. Systemic problems in Italy helped fuel the violent unrest involving foreign farmhands in Calabria last week, representatives of two international organizations said Tuesday. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) and two leading United Nations figures voiced separate concerns about the poor treatment of foreigners. (Read the article)
Italians long-lived and multiethnic. But too few women at work, statistics office says
ANSA. A snapshot of Italy in statistics released Tuesday depicted a healthy though ageing nation where immigrants represent an ever greater part of the economy but where women still struggle to make headway in the workforce. (Read the article)
N.Y. cabbie returns $21K in purse to Italian passenger
AP. Felicia Lettieri, of Pompeii, Italy, and six relatives had taken two cabs from midtown Manhattan to Penn Station on Christmas Eve. The 72-year-old Lettieri left her purse behind, with more than $21,000 of the group's traveling money, jewelry worth thousands more, and some of their passports. (Read the article)
Ancient map with China at centre goes on show in US
BBC. A historic map of the world, with China at its centre, has gone on display at the Library of Congress in Washington.
The map was created by Italian missionary Matteo Ricci in 1602. It is one of only two copies in existence in good condition. (Read the article)
Ancient Roman machines in hands-on show. Technological secrets behind the might of the Roman empire
ANSA. The technological secrets behind the might of the Roman Empire are the focus of a unique new show that has opened in Rome, with visitors positively encouraged to touch many of the exhibits. (Read the article)
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