The Functionalist Perspective sees society as a system. Regarding the technology gap facing the poor and minorities‚ a functionalist perspective would cover this issue based on the society’s consensus due to their core beliefs and values. If there would be a technology gap with the poor and minorities‚ there would have to be a reason for the gap to be occurring. There can be a positive and negative side to the technology gap with the poor and minorities‚ such as; it is a downfall due to them not
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theoretical perspectives. This paper will compare and contrast the functionalist and conflict perspectives. Both are on a macro level but are different theories with how the sociologists view the social problem of poverty. An examination of the two theories will show the differences of the functionalist theoretical perspective‚ which focuses primarily on the positive and some negative‚ and the conflict theoretical perspective‚ which focuses on the negative. (Leon-Guerrero‚ A ‚ 2013) The functionalist theoretical
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inaugurated the very first English Language newspaper in Trinidad and Tobago called ’The Trinidad Weekly Courant’. In 1825 the ’Port of Spain Gazette’ was introduced . Later‚ on the 21st January‚ 1832 the government established ’The Trinidad Gazette’. This move by the Governor brought with it competition in the newspaper market in the country. By the early 19th century there was over nine major published newspaper in Trinidad and Tobago. This signal and began a boom in the industry‚ since newspapers
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Trinidad and Tobago The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago occupies the southern part of the Caribbean and consists of two islands: Trinidad and Tobago. The country has a population of around 1.3 million. During the 15th century the islands have been a Spanish colony. During the same century Tobago has been formed of not only Spanish‚ but British‚ Dutch and French colonies as well. Since 1962 the country is independent and became a republic fourteen years later in 1976. The republic is sharing its
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how I love up dis country. Sweet‚ sweet T&T! No place in dis world I’d rather be.” In the words of the world renown calypsonian‚ David Rudder‚ Trinidad and Tobago is the best place to be‚ in the world. To us ‘trinis’ this statement speaks no more than the truth‚ but the challenge becomes to convince those abroad as well. Trinidad and Tobago has always been largely self sufficient in terms of its economic wealth‚ due to their rich deposits of oil and natural gas. Although this has not changed
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………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 What is Balance of Trade? ……………………………………………………………………………………..........4 List of Trade Polices in Trinidad and Tobago ……………………………………………………………………… 4 What is Financial Flows? .......................................................................................................................................... 5 Show the Domestic and Foreign Financial Flows of Trinidad and Tobago …………………………………………5 What is Foreign Reserves? ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 The Purpose of Foreign
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In Trinidad and Tobago‚ crime has always been a major topic of public and political debate. It is often seen as a sign of underlying problems in society which is related to inequality‚ social deprivation‚ social class‚ gender and age. Although Durkheim (1938‚ first published in 1895) argued that crime is an inevitable and normal aspect of life‚ people continue to perceive the Caribbean as a place that is growing increasingly dangerous‚ and these fears can have devastating consequences
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title: a macro economic analysis on the health of the economy of trinidad & tobago methodology employed: Data for the economy of Trinidad and Tobago was collected from the CSO (Central Statistical Office) Information was collected for the period (1995- 2005) in the areas of economic growth as represented by changes in GDP (Gross Domestic Product) as well as GNP (Gross National Product)‚ unemployment‚ inflation and the balance of payments. This data was then evaluated and analysed
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WHAT IS CANIVAL ?‚ ITS ORIGINS AND HISTORY The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival is an annual event held on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday in Trinidad and Tobago. The event is well known for participants’ colourful costumes and exuberant celebrations. Carnival is the most significant event on the islands’ cultural and tourism calendar‚ with numerous cultural events running in the lead up to the street parade on Carnival Monday and Tuesday. It is said that if the islanders are not celebrating
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The natural gas industry in Trinidad and Tobago began with the discovery of gas on land at Mahaica in 1955 by Dominion Oil‚ however the first major natural gas discovery (One Trillion Cubic Feet (Tcf)) was off the East coast of Trinidad by Amoco in 1968 in the Teak offshore field. This was followed up in 1973 by a 2 Tcf find in the South East Galeota acreage. There was however production and utilization of gas before this date. Although the dates referred to mark the first large finds of natural
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