Have a read of a Time article about youth in China here but read with a grain of salt remembering that it focuses probably on some of the richest, most educated youth in Beijing who do continue to stand out from the many youth throughout China.

And more here about ‘Chuppies’ – Chinese Yuppies.

Time to really start looking at photography, where does my work find a home?

Here is a start: about New Objectivity

An article about what Joel Sternfeld did in America over a 20 year period: Here. More about him: here.

A very intesting paper about Photojournalism and Documentary photography and context: here.

I failed to realize the importance of a the Bergstrom report on China’s youth until now. I think that her work will become central to my project and the essay.

Here are some links: website blog

articles about the report: China Business Review and Reuters

More on what Chinese youth consumer trends are like: here

Really want to get my hands on the report: “The Birth of Individuality”. That sounds super interesting for my project.

Shoe companies battle for youth: link

Chinese youth yearn for individuality: here

China’s youth appeal: here

China in his hands: about fashion in China: here

Interesting ideas on youth in general by Howie Becker: here

Here is a link to a book about Chinese Youth in Transition: Click here.

A story about China’s youth including talk of fashion/consumption: link

A blog about China’s youth, here. With an interesting post about brand fandom here.