Reflection Paper On Life And Debt
Urika Francois
Summer 2015
Anthropology
“When you sit down to eat your delicious meal, it’s better that you don’t know that most of what you’re eating came off a ship in Miami” is a voice over one will hear when watching “Life and Debt” by Stephanie Black. Individuals who visit Jamaica will definitely enjoy its breath taking natural beauty. However, they wont be aware of the real life stories and struggles of local Jamaicans. With the help of the voice over, viewers will fathom the positive and negative effects globalization place on Jamaicans. Tourists who visit Jamaica will feel that they’ve stepped into paradise, a place where “the sun is always hot and the climate always hot and dry”. At least that’s how I felt when I visited Jamaica two years ago. This movie allows viewers to see the underlying issue that goes on in everyday lives of local Jamaicans. In the beginning of the documentary, the narrator depicts how easy it is for a tourist to travel. This is something we take for granted. Jamaicans whom are visiting Jamaica must spend hours through customs and are questioned on the reasons for their visits. All of their belongings bags must be checked. Meanwhile all Americans have to do is flash their passport and are on their way. I’ve traveled to …show more content…
With goods being imported from foreign countries. The locals feel like they’re in constant competition with the world. The goods from foreign countries are usually more affordable than the local merchandises. This leads to individuals buying the cheaper version and leaves the locals helpless and in the hands of the IMF. This leads to the question, is Jamaica self ruled? We can clearly note that Jamaica is in the hands of the IMF. They have no control over their destiny and desires. Jamaica may be recognized as an independent country; nonetheless they are still under the jurisdictions of the
Summer 2015
Anthropology
“When you sit down to eat your delicious meal, it’s better that you don’t know that most of what you’re eating came off a ship in Miami” is a voice over one will hear when watching “Life and Debt” by Stephanie Black. Individuals who visit Jamaica will definitely enjoy its breath taking natural beauty. However, they wont be aware of the real life stories and struggles of local Jamaicans. With the help of the voice over, viewers will fathom the positive and negative effects globalization place on Jamaicans. Tourists who visit Jamaica will feel that they’ve stepped into paradise, a place where “the sun is always hot and the climate always hot and dry”. At least that’s how I felt when I visited Jamaica two years ago. This movie allows viewers to see the underlying issue that goes on in everyday lives of local Jamaicans. In the beginning of the documentary, the narrator depicts how easy it is for a tourist to travel. This is something we take for granted. Jamaicans whom are visiting Jamaica must spend hours through customs and are questioned on the reasons for their visits. All of their belongings bags must be checked. Meanwhile all Americans have to do is flash their passport and are on their way. I’ve traveled to …show more content…
With goods being imported from foreign countries. The locals feel like they’re in constant competition with the world. The goods from foreign countries are usually more affordable than the local merchandises. This leads to individuals buying the cheaper version and leaves the locals helpless and in the hands of the IMF. This leads to the question, is Jamaica self ruled? We can clearly note that Jamaica is in the hands of the IMF. They have no control over their destiny and desires. Jamaica may be recognized as an independent country; nonetheless they are still under the jurisdictions of the