[Gen-Z Talks]

@africamonetary, While BRICS’ expansion suggests ambition, the alliance faces significant obstacles to its effectiveness as a global counterweight.

 

The group’s lack of a coherent economic or political strategy has made it challenging to deliver concrete alternatives to Western-dominated systems like the IMF or dollar-based trade networks. Despite its growing membership, BRICS is still limited by internal divisions, with China’s overwhelming influence, and divergent interests among members making cohesive decision-making difficult.

 

The absence of a clear framework for trade and payment mechanisms indicates that BRICS may be more aspirational than operational. Moreover, the coalition’s expansion has not clarified its purpose beyond offering a vague alternative to Western influence, raising doubts about whether it can actually achieve its goal of reshaping the global economic order or if it will remain largely symbolic.

 

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@africamonetary, Gaining professional experience immediately after high school provides practical insights that are not typically taught in academic settings.

 

Working early helps develop critical “soft skills” such as communication, time management, and problem-solving. With these experiences, gen-z’s can make more informed decisions about their career paths and educational needs, should they later decide to pursue higher education. This can lead to a more purposeful and focused college experience, if they choose to attend later.

 

For most startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs, skipping college may provide the time and financial freedom necessary to focus on building their business. College often requires significant time commitments, which can detract from entrepreneurial ambitions. Additionally, the rapidly changing business environment driven by technology favors adaptability, creativity, and innovation—traits that may be better cultivated through real-world experience rather than formal education.

[Gen-Z Talks]

@africamonetary College can be extremely expensive, and many students graduate with significant debt. By delaying or skipping college, young people can avoid accumulating this financial burden. Entering the workforce immediately allows them to earn an income and start saving money, giving them more financial freedom in the long term.

 

Avoiding debt early in life also allows for greater entrepreneurial freedom, as young professionals have more flexibility to invest in their own business ideas or ventures without the pressure of loan repayment.

[Gen-Z Talks]

@africamonetary; One key argument in favor of delaying or skipping college is that many jobs today, particularly in technology and other fast-evolving industries, prioritize skills and certifications over traditional degrees.

 

Companies such as Google and Adobe offer specific, often free, certifications that directly prepare students for jobs, providing practical training that a college degree may not offer. In many cases, a degree may seem irrelevant if real-world skills can be obtained more efficiently and at a lower cost through non-college programs.

[Gen-Z Talks]

Afrobeats has the ability to bridge cultural and creative nuances. With projects like Beyoncé’s ‘The Gift’ and others, this marks only the beginning of a more profound cultural shift.

[Gen-Z Talks]

This topic has been a source of ongoing concern, particularly as the sports arena has increasingly become a battleground for the reintroduction and perpetuation of regressive, conservative notions of sex and gender. I would like to contribute two critical points to this discourse:

 

1. The troubling history of sex “verification,” more accurately termed “gender testing” due to its disregard for the actual science of sex, has consistently been rooted in racism. The constructs of sex and gender binaries are inherently and explicitly racist, necessitating the racialized policing of bodies to enforce these categories.
2. Discussions on this topic often neglect to address the absence of male athletes in the enforcement of these arbitrary sex standards. This omission raises important questions that must be explored.

 

From a scientific perspective, testosterone is not exclusively a “male hormone.” All humans require testosterone to survive, although the levels vary significantly across the spectrum of sex. If we are to argue that testosterone confers an unfair advantage, we must also critically examine the advantages that individuals identified as men may receive in this context.

 

It is also crucial to recognize that Imane’s gender identity may expose her to severe risks, particularly in cultural contexts where transgenderism can be life-threatening.

[Gen-Z Talks]

Love this!!! Very insightful book choices by Yara Shahidi.

[Mwandishi]

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