GLOBALIZATION IN THE CARIBBEAN Introduction: Globalization has been seen by some as beneficial where it is the key to future world economic development‚ it is irreversible and inevitable. On the other hand‚ some view it as a mode to increase inequality within and between nations‚ threatens employment and living standards and thwarts social progress. It is the result of human innovation and technological progress. Globalization refers to the integration of the world economies‚ predominantly through
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every possible nuance of Caribbean life‚ so that it is almost impossible to imagine life without them. Like all entities that change the world in which we live‚ globalization has both negative and positive impacts; in the Caribbean its positive aspects include a basic ‘knowledge-sharing’ and easier access to more resources. Disadvantages of globalization here in the Caribbean revolve mainly around the way in which it adversely affects our small island economies. The Caribbean has benefited in numerous
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THE EDUCATION SYSTEM The structure of education in Jamaican has gone through several stages of development over the years. The former education system was established in an agrarian society‚ intended to maintain and reinforce a social structure characterized by a small white elite and a largely black labouring class‚ however it has now evolved into an Industrial and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Age. This has contributed to shaping a system which is dynamic in nature‚ preparing
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In the Caribbean there has been a drastic shift in the relationship between men and women. Men‚ who were traditionally seen to be the head of the household‚ now have their roles taken over by the women in Caribbean society. Due to men failing to live up to their responsibilities‚ especially in the economic sense‚ the women are forced to take advantage of education‚ not only to better themselves but to also prove their indispensability in the social and economic framework of the society. These newly
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CARIBBEAN STUDIES QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS: CAPE 2005 MODULE ONE: CARIBBEAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE 1. Identify the geographical sub-region to which St Lucia‚ Grenada and Antigua belong. (1 mark) - The Lesser Antilles 2. Name the chain of islands in the Caribbean which is located entirely in the Atlantic Ocean. (1 mark) * The Bahamas * 3. Explain what is meant by a ‘historical’ definition of the Caribbean region. (2 marks) * This describes those islands that saw the
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[pic] Title Page Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………. 1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………… 2 Statement of Aims…………………………………………………………………. 3 Collection of Data and Instruments Used…………………………………………… 4 Chapter One Summary of Findings………………………………………………………………... 6 Dreadlocks…………………………………………………………………………… 7 Marijuana……………………………………………………………………………
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Year of Examination: 2015 Candidate’s Name: Jeran Samuel Candidate Number: 150011 Title of Study: Unemployment Teacher: Miss Joseph Date: February‚ 13th 2015 Subject: Geography Year of Examination: 2015 Candidate’s Name: Jeran Samuel Candidate Number: 150011 Title of Study: Unemployment Teacher: Miss Joseph Date: February‚ 13th 2015 Subject: Geography Purpose of Study To examine the adverse effects of unemployment in my community of Freeland and to formulate solutions to alleviate
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CARIBBEAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT ON ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS MARKETING PLAN WASHY’S CARMART & AUTOSUPPLIES LTD. "Where you’ll find the ride of your dreams" Name: Garth Wong Registration Number: ______________________ School: Ardenne High School Territory: Jamaica Year: 2012 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Name of Business-
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Within the Caribbean‚ three main natural disasters are hurricanes‚ earthquakes‚ floods. The great damages caused by natural disasters may be divided into two categories: social and economic and environmental. However‚ this essay will address the social and economic impact of these natural disasters on the Caribbean and how to reduce the effects of these disasters. In regards to the essay‚ Hurricanes (with special emphasis being placed on Hurricane Gilbert) and floods as well as two Caribbean territories
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Caribbean Studies notes Module 1 Caribbean society and culture Location of the Caribbean Greater Antilles: Cuba‚ Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic)‚ Jamaica‚ Puerto Rico Lesser Antilles: * Windward islands: Grenada‚ St. Vincent‚ St. Lucia‚ Guadeloupe‚ Dominica‚ Martinique * Leeward islands: Antigua and Barbuda‚ St. Kitts-Nevis‚ Montserrat‚ Anguilla‚ Virgin islands Netherland Antilles: Aruba‚ Bonaire‚ Curacao (ABC"islands); Saint Marten‚ Saba‚ St. Eustatius Mainland Territories:
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