Eritrean boys forced to swear to become Balillas (a member of the Fascist youth movement) in Italian-Eritrea (August 27, 1935) [480 × 360]

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      In Italian colonial Eritrea, joining the Balilla (the Fascist youth organization) was practically required for a boy to advance in the colonial education system. The reason was that the Fascists wanted to have a firmer grip on their colonial subjects, boys who were Balilla members were more likely to be promoted to higher grades or accepted into secondary schools. Non-members could face discrimination, limited opportunities, or even exclusion from certain schools.

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