Matthieu Bidan - Profile and Journalist Details

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• The Victims of Cameroon's Horrific Breast Ironing Tradition

  By Gildas Paré, Matthieu Bidan| VICE Verified This article was originally published on VICE France. "Breast ironing" is the Cameroonian custom of massaging young girls chests with hot tools—spatulas and pestles being the most common—in an attempt to flatten their developing breasts. This is done with the intention of postponing their first sexual relationships by making their bodies less attractive to men. Parents often fear that the girls won't finish their education if they meet a man and become pregnant.

  By Gildas Paré, Matthieu Bidan · VICE

  Apr. 30, 2018

• Foot Korner, la chaîne de magasins certifiée par la street

  By Matthieu Bidan, Thomas Dévényi| StreetPress Verified Centre-ville de Lille - Le cérémonial est précis. Deux Mercedes barrent une petite rue commerçante. Cinq lascars sortent des berlines, sweat Charo sur le dos, grillz, regard froid, visage fermé. Devant la boutique Foot Korner, Alassan, un grand golgoth, éducateur et coach de grappling, complète le dispositif de sécurité. Devant lui, des dizaines de fans ont formé une file et dégainé leur portable, branchés sur Snapchat. La star du jour, le rappeur Niska, peut se montrer.

  By Matthieu Bidan, Thomas Dévényi · StreetPress

  Jun. 30, 2016

• The Victims of Cameroon's Horrific Breast Ironing Tradition

  By Gildas Paré, Matthieu Bidan| VICE Verified This article was originally published on VICE France. "Breast ironing" is the Cameroonian custom of massaging young girls chests with hot tools—spatulas and pestles being the most common—in an attempt to flatten their developing breasts. This is done with the intention of postponing their first sexual relationships by making their bodies less attractive to men. Parents often fear that the girls won't finish their education if they meet a man and become pregnant.

  By Gildas Paré, Matthieu Bidan · VICE

  Apr. 30, 2018

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StreetPress

StreetPress is an urban magazine based in Paris, dedicated to providing fresh news and investigative reports about the city and its suburbs. The magazine aims to make information accessible to a wide audience interested in urban issues and local affairs. It fits within the street press category, which is characterized by free distribution in public venues like cafes and community centers, and relies on advertisements and sponsorships for support. The publication offers a variety of journalistic services, including news reporting, investigative journalism, and cultural coverage relevant to urban life. StreetPress targets readers who are engaged with local social issues, including residents and community members. It operates within the publishing and media industries, suggesting a diverse approach to content delivery that may include both print and digital formats. Overall, StreetPress serves as a professional and community-oriented source of information for those interested in the dynamics of urban life in Paris.