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Self-evaluation of learning for the semester

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Self-evaluation of learning for the semester

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At the start of the semester i thought that this course would be one where a large about of notes would be given and information would be crammed into the students for them to regurgitate exactly, all the notes given in a final exam. But to my pleasant surprise this did not happen. throughout this course i learned interactively through lectures and tutorials. And at the end all the information i absorbed stayed with me(surprisingly). The way the course was thought incorporated different methods of learning such as visual and hands on learning in the classes.I was able to go throughout the course comfortably and learn at my own time with the lecture recordings. I would not change anything about the way this course was conducted except for the very first face to face lecture. The venue was not large enough for all the students who were doing the course .

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this is a Facebook post showing how politics perpetuating racism. this post is accompanied by the neighboring series of comments showing racism.

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An art piece showing one fave made up of the faces of people of different ethnic groups ,showing many cultures forming one face.

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An art piece showing one fave made up of the faces of people of different ethnic groups ,showing many cultures forming one face.

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This artifact illustrating a small pole showing person's opinion on racism in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as, comments of their experiences and views on the topic.

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Racism In Trinidad & Tobago - Race - Racist

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Racism In Trinidad & Tobago - Race - Racist Racism Trinidad Tobago Race Racist - Trinidad, Tobago / Caribbean

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 THE RACIAL DIVIDE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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 THE RACIAL DIVIDE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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This portfolio shows artifacts of my learning throughout the Caribbean civilization course in relation to colonialism and its effect on racism in Trinidad and Tobago today. Recently , there has been a lot of racial tension in Trinidad and Tobago after the National elections in 2015. previously there has never been public acts of racism, but due to social media it has been sheared in the public domain. This opened up the eyes of myself and many others on the level of racism there is in Trinidad. Through out the course I learned that colonialism and the measures the colonizers used to "divide and concur" was and is the main reason for the divide between the Indo and Afro Trinidadians. These measures used to divide the former slaves and the indentured laborers have tricked down through the generations and is still alive today. Artifacts are presented showing racial comments , experiences and debates about race in the country. Also the other side is shown where persons disagree with the level of racism in the country and their want for unity and equity in a multicultural country like Trinidad and Tobago.

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After the general elections racial comments were made

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Political Leader of the United National Congress (UNC) Kamla Persad-Bissessar says racist comments on her party's Facebook page were not authorised, would never be authorised nor condoned by her party. In a telephone interview yesterday, Persad-Bissessar said she would look into the matter and speak to the administrators of the page.

Shortly after the PNM's victory on Monday, supporters from either side of the political divide used social media to express their joy or frustration at the result. However, the posts went from congratulatory and sad to verbal attacks in a short space of time. One Facebook user went so far as to threaten to kill the newly appointed Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and to use magic to harm him.

That same person later deleted his post and replaced it with an apology and an explanation that he had initially been incensed by the election results and had expressed his frustration. Another supporter described Rowley as a monkey, while others threatened physical violence against a particular ethnic group.

"I haven't seen these posts but I can say that they would never be authorised by the party," Persad-Bissessar said. Asked if she was prepared to address these specific supporters about the comments, she said she would meet with the UNC's national executive and the constituency executive and would chart the way forward.

Secretary of the Psychiatric Association Varma Deyalsingh says because of the tribal nature of local politics, it was necessary for leaders of political parties to set an example and encourage their supporters to refrain from racist conversations and accept the results.

"It hurts society and especially children who are hearing this talk. It will be imprinted in their mind," Deyalsingh said. He said that because the election was long and drawn out, with direct attacks on the leaders, people went through an emotional roller coaster.

"What happens is that the supporters of the losing side go through a series of psychological events.

"They are going through the phases of disbelief, anger, bargaining, depression and hopefully acceptance.

"But the anger phase is being expressed with these hateful and racist verbal attacks." He said people might regret their actions and statements later. He said the problem could escalate if supporters of the winning party, after being attacked, chose to respond with the same vitriol.

This is something which has already occurred as some people have responded to the posts by making ridiculing statements about Persad-Bissessar.

Yesterday, minutes after being sworn in as Prime Minister in a ceremony at Queen's Hall, Rowley was asked about the comments by reporters. He dismissed the question, initially saying he had not seen the comments before adding that he had more important things to discuss, his first order of business being to ensure delivery of the budget as required by law.

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Kamla: Racist Facebook attacks not condoned

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Political Leader of the United National Congress (UNC) Kamla Persad-Bissessar says racist comments on her party's Facebook page were not authorised, would never be authorised nor condoned by her party. In a telephone interview yesterday, Persad-Bissessar said she would look into the matter and speak to the administrators of the page.

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A research paper giving information on the historical aspect of racism.

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A research paper giving information on the historical aspect of racism.

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The article shows historical information on the topic of race and how colonialism and other factors have contributed to the racism seen today.

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The face multicultural, Multiracial society.

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The face multicultural, Multiracial society.

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The way all trinbagonians should see themselves. they should not see themselves as Indo or Afro, but as people of one nation.

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Taught Racism - Poem by willow moon pearce

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Taught Racism - Poem by willow moon pearce

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Children are born blind to hate and bigotry
With their big smiles and loving ways
They are taught ugliness
By unthinking adults and overheard conversation
This makes them use words and terms that for generations
Have caused hate and bitterness
To our fellow man.

Yes, they are taught, not born
To this social cancer.
I once asked a black friend how he would like
To be addressed?
Black, afro-american or just coloured.
No he said - just call me friend.

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This video shows a debate which occurred on a popular morning talk show in Trinidad and Tobago. The debate consisted of controversial topics in relation to race ,politics and religion in the country.

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This Video shows the experience of a individual's while visiting the island of Trinidad. At the airport he was treated as a thread because of the way he looks

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Both my trips to #Trinidad were amazing and wonderful, but they both also ended on a sour note. Leaving the country on both occasions, I had negative run ins with airport security where I was unfairly profiled and searched for a second time.

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This video shows a series if interviews done where questions of race were asked to tertiary level students resorting their response to the questions asked.

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Investigations Evils on Earth Trinidad & Tobago

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Interracial relationships in Trinidad & Tobago

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About 30 Trinidadians were interviewed in a bid to get their opinions on interracial relationships in Trinidad & Tobago. The results had me smiling by the end. This is in relation to my blogpost: "Interracial Relationships Part 2":http://rockket28.blogspot.com/2014/11/interracial-relationships-part-2-fun.html The video was recorded by Zamfir Khan.

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The individual who made the comment being discussed if of another ethnicity and is using "historical" knowledge to justify his reason for being predigest against Afro-Trinidadian

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RACISM In Trinidad and Tobago / FORM THREE Part 2

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RACISM : Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

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This is the perspective of young black men in Trinidad and Tobago discussing their point of view on a conversation that they hay with another individual about slavery and its effects on the way things Trinidad and Tobago

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RACISM In Trinidad and Tobago / FORM THREE Part 1

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RACISM : Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

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This artifact shows the opinion of a national on the racist posts which were all over social media after the 2015 election.