Jamaica Kincaid

The world is very diverse, as different cultures believe and value a variety of things, many still have their own opinion on how others should act and try to force others to act and believe what they believe. When the short story Girl by Jamaica Kincaid and the novel “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult were both written “culture” was different. As for the women during that time period should stay in the house and clean, like in Girl and in “Small Great Things” Ruth was having a rough time at…

American movie directed by Stephanie Black. It examines the economic and social state of affairs in Jamaica, and specifically the impact on that of the International fund and also the World Bank's structural adjustment policies. Its start line is that the essay a little Place by Jamaica Kincaid. The result, she argues, has been the destruction of Jamaican business and agriculture, the top of Jamaica as a self-sustaining economic entity, and its conversion into a marketplace for North American…

Colonialism created within the Caribbean a mixture of different cultures, a multiplicity of races, classes, ethnicities and genders. The Caribbean shares a common history and countries would have changed hands from the dominant world powers. It was either from the rulings of the British, Dutch, Spanish or French; some islands were colonized longer than others. It is this rich historical background carved through colonialism that has left its mark on the Caribbean even up to today and is used to…

Have you ever been on a trip that was such an unforgettable memory? Well I have and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I am going to be talking about many things like when we had to fly there, or most of my family came so it was really expensive, and finally there were fun activities to do on the cruise and in the Bahamas. To begin, my family and I had to fly to Florida and it was my first experience on a plane (I’ve been on a plane but when I was really little so I didn’t…

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…

Jamaica: Bridging the gap via digital divide The slogan “Come to Jamaica” is known globally. Jamaica is also known for its tourism; the white sandy beaches, the tasty dishes- ackee and salt fish, jerk chicken, jerk pork, and reggae music. It is the home of Usain Bolt (the Olympian track star) and the late, great Bob Marley. It is said that the island boasts “a very rich and vibrant history”. It is a testimony to oppression, steadfastness, growth, and the strong will of its…

Derek Alton Walcott was born in the Caribbean island paradise of Saint Lucia in the small port city of Castries on January 23, 1930 (Grimes). His work was strongly influenced by this Caribbean setting, the beauty of it, and the historical context of colonialism (Grimes; Campbell). Specifically, he explored themes of cultural chauvinism, political inequity, and ethnicity. He refused to accept the false Black/White dichotomy of race in the Caribbean, centralizing ethnicity in his work, he himself…

Jamaica: What’s on When January Accompong Maroon Festival This festival is held in Accompong, a historic Maroon village in St. Elizabeth. The celebration takes place on the birthday of Maroon hero, Captain Cudjoe, and commemorate the signing of a peace treaty between the Maroons and the British Empire in 1739. The festival includes a parade, Maroon ceremonies and feasts, as well as traditional singing, dancing, drumming and story-telling. February Bob Marley Week This annual festival is held…

East of the popular holiday destination of Cancun, Mexico, is an island that you would find photos of plastered all over a postcard or Corona commercial. Isla Mujeres with its picture perfect views, white beaches, and clear Caribbean waters is a perfect destination for any Spearo. Isla Mujeres is a small island just eight miles off the coast of Cancun and is less than five miles long by a half-mile wide. Its beautiful beaches and water rival those from nearby destinations such as Cancun, Playa…

traditions, food, religion, language and more. I am a first generation Jamaican-American, which means my parents were born in Jamaica, then they immigrated to America and had me. Honestly I am more connected with American culture than anything else, but for the sake of this paper I’ll write about Jamaica’s food, language and sports. Probably the most iconic thing about Jamaica and Jamaicans…