regarding cultural perspectives and values would be very existent in correlation to what I had known as a Virgin Islands native. The culture and lifestyle of the Caribbean influenced the set of values I maintain, as during my raising they were the only ones implemented by my parents and supported by my environment. The purpose of this paper is to explicate how our cultures have influenced us as individuals regarding perspectives, abilities, and qualities compared to how Asian principles have shaped
Caribbean culture is affected greatly by migration. The foundation of Caribbean culture was based on the forced migration of African people, indentured east-Indian workers, the migration and colonization’s of European powers like the Spanish, British, and FrenchThe history of each island is individually different but they all share the foundation of a syncretism for development each nation’s culture. Over time how individuals would migrate from country to country has change a lot, especially in
Within Brazil and the Caribbean lies a racial mixture of cultures. Since the 1930's the people have, overall, enthusiastically adopted the notion that racial and cultural mixture defines this regions national identity (Samba 1). This region consists of a very historic background which has shaped the beliefs and customs of celebration, music and dance. Sugar cane was brought to the "new world" by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1493 (Umbilical 99). The introduction of this new crop
The African diaspora in the Spanish Caribbean – namely, in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico – fomented the emergence of a syncretic identity. Likewise, this historical period brought forth similar ethnobotanical hybridity. This study endeavors to highlight the role of plants in the medicinal and spiritual practices that have come to characterize Afro-Caribbean cultures, as reflected in Santeria and traditional medicine (curanderismo). Of central focus will be the degree to which, according
Attempting to analytically appreciate the religious inclinations of the populaces of the Caribbean, it is undeniable that the region must be consumed as a whole. With interconnecting origins, environs, and social formations, it was interesting to consider the emergence of Caribbean religious affiliations collectively. Through the process of socialization, displaced persons culturally survived the misfortune of slavery and the pressures to dismantle their embryonic religious autonomist groupings.
Caribbean culture is a phrase that illuminates the literary, artistic, musical, culinary, social and political rudiments that are archetypal of the Caribbean people. The Caribbean's culture has historically been shaped by European culture and traditions, notably French, British and Spanish. Over time, components of the cultures of the Africans and other immigrant populations have become fused into established Caribbean culture. Hence, the culture of the Caribbean is a product of its geography, history
few miles of each other. The culture that I chose to experience was the Caribbean culture. I chose the Caribbean culture to experience because there is an enormous population of Caribbean people in Miami. and since I moved to Miami, I want to be familiar with this culture. On October 9, 2016, I went to the Miami Broward Carnival at the Fair Expo Center in Miami, Florida. The focus of the carnival is on the Trinidad and Tobago culture and showcases different Caribbean talent like dancing and singing
The Caribbean region is very diverse. According to Jeniffer Mohammed, the region can be defined geographically, geologically, historically and politically. The latter definitions aid in describing Caribbean identity and culture as well as the citizenship of the Caribbean people. The Geographical definition is based upon the concept of a ‘Caribbean Basin’- West Indies and surrounding mainland territories. The region is described as stretching breadth wise from 60°W to 90°W of the Greenwich
The Caribbean culture has a special showcase when it comes to expressing the masculine and feminine aspect of its living society. This paper will be able to introduce the argument of dealing with males and females in a masculine and feminine environment surrounded by the Caribbean culture and lifestyle. The first notion will speak about the author, Julia Alvarez, in turn how she is able to express the feminine aspect of four girls focused on her novel, How the García Girls Lost Their Accents. The
The Caribbean Identity The way in which Benítez-Rojo and Mintz tackle the question of Caribbean identity in their articles, is a removed, objective ideal, in contrast to Michelle Cliff’s portrayal of Jamaican identity. Cliff’s portrayal touches the heart and soul of Caribbean identity. While Mintz and Benítez-Rojo are investigating trends in the Caribbean as a whole, from an outside perspective, Cliff offers the personal, tactile imagery of what it is to live in the Caribbean, utilizing the objective
The black community has endured a long history of oppression, especially in the Western world, and for generations it has been fighting back with their own countercultural movements, whether it be art, dance, fashion, or music. Popular music, that is, popular as folk, has been utilized as a tool with which the black community fights back. Much of dub – one of popular music’s most influential practices – that arose following Jamaica’s independence was largely influenced by British colonial practices
Misconceptions of the Caribbean never seem to change and more erroneous information seems to be added on as time passes. Peoples knowledge about the Caribbean is derived from false assumptions without accuracy and facts. That often leads to stereotyping. When people hear the word “Caribbean” they automatically think of it as a place for vacationing and relaxation. The Caribbean isn’t just about reggae music, Bob Marley or the exotic food. There is much more to the Caribbean than just the surface
In The Repeating Island, Antonio Benintez-Rojo writes on postindustrial societies inaccurate views of the Caribbean as a common archipelago and calls on postindustrial societies to reexamine their view of the Caribbean. In this paper the following topics in The Repeating Island will be examined in validating Benitez- Rojo’s perspective that the Caribbean is a meta-archipleago with no boundaries or center: Columbus’s machine to the sugar-making machine, the apocalypse to chaos, rhythm to polyrhythm
Jamaica Kincaid, born Elaine Cynthia Porter Richardson, grew up on the island of Antigua during an era of post-colonialism, surrounded by a colonial culture and the brutal history of her heritage. At the age of 17, her mother forced her to move to America so that she could work as a nurse to earn money that she could send home to her family. Instead of doing as her mother told her, she studied photography and writing during her time in America. Eventually, she took a job at The New Yorker, publishing
Identities in French Caribbean Literature The masculine identity and the feminine identity in French Caribbean literature is far more complex and diverse in their gender roles than what one perceives in other varieties of literature. In this type of literature, masculinity is mostly depicted with forms of weakness, while femininity in French Caribbean literature is depicted with forms of strength, courage and determination. The question is why are gender identities in French Caribbean literature evolving
In Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys deals with identity through two major characters: Antoinette and her husband, Rochester. The novel deals with both the English and Caribbean Identities and explores the effect of conflicting identities within these various characters. Through this exploration, Rhys explores the idea that identity is both something that is inherited and acquired. Rhys also highlights an important issue to the reader, which is that you shouldn’t have your identity forced upon you but
waters, a vibrant city culture, as well as an unending supply of mimosas and sunburns within a resort, benefits the common wealthy couple looking for a swell time. When people imagine the Caribbean, they probably visualize the soft sands of the Spice Island Beach Resort. Many people see the Caribbean as relaxing paradise. What people don’t understand, are the years of history hidden behind the mask of many resorts. In the book entitled “Empire’s Crossroads: A History of the Caribbean from Columbus to the
The Caribbean region extends from Barbados in the East, Trinidad and Tobago in the South, to the Bahamas in the North and Cuba in the West (Edwards, 2013, Unit 10 ). A rich cultural heritage is one of the regions most prized possessions, dear to the heart of its people. Merriam-Webster(2013) defines culture as “the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time” Diverse cultural components of music, dance, the arts, literature, languages, and religious practices do
Oonya Kempadoo in “Tide Running” incorporates culture, gender struggles, and economics of the country where the novel is set in Tobago. The main characters Bella and Cliff play a small role to a much larger role within the novel. Moreover, the colonial history of the island serves as a foundation to the present living of the citizens of Tobago. The two island republic of Trinidad and Tobago has been one of the most influential of the Anglophone Caribbean nations having attracted a succession of Spanish
( Farlex, Inc 2013). Caribbean music has its own unique history, is very diverse with each island having its own unique genre of music. With so many different types of music out there and different performing artists these artists are looking for ways to make money by becoming popular. Music in the Caribbean was first developed by the Neo Indians around 1600 the Neo Indians died taken their culture and music. Music then reemerged when the African slaves came to the Caribbean. The type of music the