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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SLAVERY A. Slaves were people captured in war‚ used to settle a debt‚ or made slaves as a means of punishment. The Spaniards in the Caribbean had little need for African slaves in the early 1500s for various reasons. The Treaty of Tordesillas‚ which was a line of demarcation drawn north to south‚ west of the Azores and Cape Verde’s‚ stipulated that the areas west of the line belonged to the Spaniards and the east to the Portuguese. As a result of the treaty Africa was on Portugal’s side of
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The Caribbean When most people hear ‘Caribbean’ what jumps to mind is colour‚ steel drums‚ good food‚ smoothies‚ beaches‚ laid back attitudes‚ and all we do is party. Hopefully at the end one’s stereotypical thoughts would have changed. Brief History I shall start from the beginning Christopher Columbus did not discover the Caribbean‚ it was already there‚ people inhabited the islands before he ‘discovered the new world’. He died believing that he’d reached the islands southeast of India-Indonesia
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I. Introduction Caribbean Area 2‚754‚000 km2 (1‚063‚000 sq mi) Land area 239‚681 km2 (92‚541 sq mi) Population (2009) 39‚169‚962 Density 151.5 /km2 Ethnic groups Afro-Caribbean‚ European‚ Indo-Caribbean‚ Chinese Caribbean‚[2] Amerindians (Arawak‚ Caribs‚ Taínos) Demonym West Indian‚ Caribbean person‚ Caribbean Languages Spanish‚ English‚ French‚ Dutch‚ among others Government 13 sovereign states; 17 dependent territories Largest cities Santo Domingo Havana Santiago de los Caballeros Port-au-Prince
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the contributions of the various ethnic groups to Caribbean society The history of the Caribbean is rich with adventurous tales‚ blended cultures‚ and natural diversity. The impact of colonialism and slavery can still be seen in many of the island cultures today; so much so‚ in fact‚ that travellers often note a sense of living with the near-tangible history that permeates the region. Knowing the history of the Caribbean region goes a long way toward understanding its people
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Caribbean Studies Assess the statement “There is not one Caribbean culture but many Caribbean cultures” There is no one distinctive Caribbean culture‚ but rather‚ Caribbean cultures. Each island or geo-political territory is characterized by its own unique‚ cultural practices‚ institutions and belief systems. One may note that cultural similarities may be influenced by; political history‚ languages‚ ethnic groupings and economic features. Caribbean culture is a product of its history and geography
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Roderick Lu Music 104-02 What is meant by Caribbean music in a new mode? What emphasis‚ in this chapter‚ seems to justify a departure from traditional presentations of music and culture of the Caribbean? Caribbean music in a new mode it’s meant that it probes the African antecedents retained in the region’s religious rituals. The chapter further contends that in the African-derived context‚ no distinction is made between sacred and secular‚ and that popular festivals like carnival‚ rara‚ junkannu
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“There is no single Caribbean Culture.” Do you agree? Provide arguments and examples to support your answer. Include in your essay explanation for the following term: cultural diversity‚ hybridization‚ and social institutions. “There is no single Caribbean Culture” Caribbean is beloved for tropical climate‚ pristine waters‚ breathtaking beaches‚ and colorful music‚ food and art. The Caribbean is a favorite playground for tourists from all corner of the earth. But outsiders know little
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Rationale Area of Research: Slavery in the Caribbean “What evidence is there to prove that the Africans‚ who arrived in the British West Indies‚ were ill-treated?”This project seeks to examine the nature of slavery in the British West Indies and to prove that the slaves endured harsh‚ inhumane conditions. Acknowledgement First of all I would like to thank the Lord for giving me the health‚ strength and understanding to complete this project. Secondly‚ I would like to pay credit to
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that 91.9% of teenagers who attend secondary schools have used alcohol at some point in their lives . He also stated that other studies have proven that teenagers in Trinidad And Tobago appear to have higher rates of alcohol use compared to other Caribbean countries and America . Alcohol is by far the most used and abused drug
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