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Status by being a son in Lebanon

In Lebanon political status is often transferred from father to son. Our correspondent follows Nadim Gemayel, son of assasinated former president Bashir Gemayel, who now is ready to tread in the footsteps of his father.

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What gives someone status? A load of money? A good job? Or something entirely different? From gold teeth in Bolivia to no teeth in Kenya, and from being related to a suicide bomber in Palestine to having a grave the size of a mansion in the Phillipines: all over the world, our correspondents show some of the most remarkable status symbols in their countries. Read more...

Status

April 9, 2008

What gives someone status? A load of money? A good job? Or something entirely different?

From gold teeth in Bolivia to no teeth in Kenya, and from being related to a suicide bomber in Palestine to having a grave the size of a mansion in the Phillipines: all over the world, our correspondents show some of the most remarkable status symbols in their countries.