Caribbean

A major feature in the Caribbean, in regards to Labor Migration, is the relationship between unfree (slavery), ambiguously free (indenture), and free. These similarities and differences in treatment of Indians in the British Caribbean colonies, indentured Chinese in Cuba, and free laborers in Jamaica can be seen throughout history. These relationship betweens these groups and others in the Caribbean shapes the Caribbean we know today. These experiences can be seen through the difference and…

sugar grows best in humid, hot, and tropical areas so places like the Caribbean were great areas for it to be produced (document 2). For the workers on the plantations, it was not always a safe and enjoyable job. It was very hot and also some of the tools used were very dangerous. Consumer demand, labor, and capital were…

In reality, the African slaves that went to the Caribbean were usually considered stubborn and disobedient. The Caribbean slaves came across the Atlantic on the same ships as the African slaves that were sent to North and South America. Those who arrived in the Caribbean were ‘seasoned’ or broken in order to make them trustworthy property. The seasoning of African slaves included violent public floggings in front of other slaves. Some were hanged by their hands or feet before the floggings.…

Caribbean migration refers to the movement of people after the 18th century emancipation from one geographical region to another in search of employment, betterment of life and other reasons. Caribbean societies are made up of individuals whose ancestors suffered under the 1500-1800’s Atlantic slave trade scheme up until abolition. Due to this, Caribbean migration in the 20th and 21st centuries severely damaged the social welfare and economic structure of Caribbean societies with slight damages…

Caribbean history is a very important topic that should be learned and taught in a specific manner to students. When students learn Caribbean history they remember the mistakes that our ancestors made when colonizing the region, what was done to change it, and how these changes are still visible in our world today. In addition, Students see how that change has impacted society, learn what we have to do in order for history to not repeat itself, and see what we can today in order to change the…

We have seen social stratification in the Caribbean transition over the years from a ‘closed system of stratification’ to that of an ‘open system stratification’. Social stratification in the Caribbean is based on class, status, power, race/ethnicity, colour, gender, education, etc. The Caribbean stratification system has been greatly influenced by its history of Colonialism, Plantation Slavery and Indentureship. Ascriptive factors such as race and the colour of one’s skin have contributed…

Castries, the Capital of the Caribbean Island, St. Lucia Author Derek Walcott has used the diversity of his home country, St. Lucia, as a main theme in many of his poems. Castries, the capital of his home country, has a very diverse culture due to a rich history and heritage, which is evident in their ethnic groups and unique dialect (Wikipedia Culture). Castries was founded in 1650 by the French after St. Lucia was purchased by, the governor of Martinique, Jacques Dyel du Parquet. The early…

Cuba has a very tropical energy to it because it is part of the Caribbean. It is hot all year round and literally has untouched nature because of political sanctions. Cuba is only 90 miles from Key West, Florida and it is surrounded by Haiti and Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Cayman Islands. Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Currently, people can legally travel to Cuba if it is educational, religious, volunteer work, etc. Plane tickets to Cuba from…

obtaining a greater grasp on the Caribbean they would be able to protect their American territories in the Unites States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as well as promote development economically in the region through their gained access to raw materials, investment opportunities, transportation routes and trade. During the mid 1980’s…

influence on the Caribbean Islands. This course has focused on the complex histories, experiences, values, and human struggles of the Caribbean. Throughout this course, I have learned to appreciate the unique components that have influenced the region and made the Caribbean what it is today. It is evident that the Caribbean has a unique history, from slavery, to the revolution, the rise and fall of the empire, effects of tourism, and migration. The diversity that is installed into the Caribbean…