argued that genocide and revolution are central themes in Caribbean History?” There is no doubt that both genocide and revolution have been part of Caribbean History. They have indeed help to shape the Caribbean as we know it; a diversified and rich cultural hub. Genocide has to do with the wiping out of an entire race of people while revolution deals with a complete and drastic change. Upon studying history or more specifically Caribbean history we would note that both elements were present in
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designated “hot spots” for fifteen days on the 21st August‚ 2011. The state of emergency was further extended until 5th December‚ 2011. The recent state of emergency in Trinidad (August 21st 2011- 5th December 2011) was chosen in relevance to Caribbean Studies because it was one of the most recent events that had a serious impact on the lives of the citizens. The financial and cultural inconveniences faced by my family during this state of emergency persuaded me to study this event. The researcher
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Creolization within the Caribbean can be said to have emerged from or catalyzed through colonization‚ the slave trade and migration‚ all of which caused individuals from a variety of ethnic‚ cultural and geographical backgrounds to integrate within one society. This by extension caused the formation of a new culture within the Caribbean to facilitate the coming together of these people. It must be noted however‚ that the concept of creolization is not limited to the Caribbean only and is a process
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ESSAY: Assess the importance of oral tradition in the Caribbean for the development of its civilization from one generation to another. In the Caribbean‚ oral traditions are a common element in cultures throughout the region. This is due in part to the areas’ origin in colonialism and slavery‚ which brought to the region various ethnic groups‚ each with their own cultures and traditions. Many if not all of these groups were illiterate which necessitated the need for oral traditions as a vital means
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Cape Sociology Unit 1 Sharisse Crick/2012 Changing Patterns in Caribbean Stratification The patterns of stratification which existed and continues to exist in the Caribbean can be traced to the history of the region. Groups who are similar with respect to ethnicity‚ race‚ education and status are more likely to intermarry and associate with themselves than with other groups. The poorer classes tend to comply with this arrangement since they do not have the power to change these patterns
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communication through interaction which brings fourth a folkloric process. The Afro-Caribbean folklore of the Archipelago is a mixture of the African‚ the British‚ and the Creole aspects distributed through a cultural continuum of variations. The members of the elite develop certain forms of local standardise practices of archaic British culture and the Creole people trigger-off a series Caribbean syncretism with a mixture of Amerindian and African feeling. In ancient times‚ the tradition of the Spoken Word
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The case study in general is a synopsis of Irie Caribbean Restaurant in Toronto‚ Canada that describes menu history‚ training process‚ décor‚ marketing‚ the background of its management team‚ restaurant logistics within the business target area‚ demographics and financial management. What specific issues are associated with it? There are a few issues that associated with Irie Caribbean Restaurant Location (Demographics) Even though Irie Caribbean Restaurant is located on a business accessible
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A glance at a map shows why the United States has always been closely concerned with the Caribbean. The American interest in the Caribbean has many facets‚ and new dimensions are now being added. The common concerns of the United States and the Caribbean lands continue to increase and warrant careful attention. Historically‚ the United States has been actively involved in and concerned about the Caribbean. The area has always played a key role in the Western Hemisphere. It was the scene of Columbus’s
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PAST PAPER QUESTIONS – CARIBBEAN HISTORY Emancipation 1. How significant was the rebellion in Jamaica (Christmas Rebellion) in 1831-2 as a cause of the passing of the Emancipation Act in 1833? 2. How significant a part did slaves play in ending slavery? 3. How important a factor was the resistance of the enslaved in bringing about emancipation in the Caribbean? 4. “The Emancipation Act (1833) favoured the planters more than the slaves.” Identify and discuss the parts of the
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Caribbean Human Capital Development Caribbean political leaders such as Sir Grantley Adams (Barbados)‚ Sir Norman Manley (Jamaica) and Dr. Eric Williams (Trinidad) believed in the principle of enhancing Human Capital. Assess the advantages and disadvantages of the Human Capital Theory in its application to Caribbean societies. As the world industrializes‚ the desire to optimize efficiency and maximize profits is paramount to societal development. Many have written on this‚ proposing numerous
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