ture in their sexual relationships and seemingly defy sexual stereotypes. The redefinition of women will be explored in later pieces of this essay but it is critical to understand how enabling it is for women in the Caribbean to express themselves in romantic relationships.
A separate yet equally important facet of Caribbean women is their resilient nature and ability to remain prideful in the face of adversity. In Roxanne Gay’s chapter titled “Things I Know About Fairy Tales”, the main character is kidnapped and brutally raped by multiple men. It is truly hard to fathom the emotional trauma and despair of the experience. Many individuals may have simply given up hope or stopped fighting the kidnappers. However, Gay’s character repeats to
A separate yet equally important facet of Caribbean women is their resilient nature and ability to remain prideful in the face of adversity. In Roxanne Gay’s chapter titled “Things I Know About Fairy Tales”, the main character is kidnapped and brutally raped by multiple men. It is truly hard to fathom the emotional trauma and despair of the experience. Many individuals may have simply given up hope or stopped fighting the kidnappers. However, Gay’s character repeats to