# data[].attributes.body
Learning Outcome #2
Skit done by Jessica Ankatiah, Shanice Seuraj, Renaldo Duncan and Shazarah Ramesar on April 6th, 2017.
The core of society’s development is often embedded in its citizens’ access to education. If one were to compare the attainment of education of males and females in the past with present day society, a clear distinction can be observed. With the strong presence of the Roman Catholic church in the Caribbean, this gender division was further emphasized with preference of educational access of higher levels to males. While females were educated as well, their jobs once again were limited to tasks of the home such as cooking and sewing. The males on the other hand were given training to enhance their skills and talents, enabling them to put to use their capacities in the public sphere with skills such as mechanics, masonry and repair work. While these gender stereotypes progressed into modern society, many young women challenged these ideals, entering typical “male-dominated jobs” acting as mechanics, construction workers and engineers. Indeed, there still exists a bias towards women in these types of jobs, but more and more, society is becoming more accepting and in doing so obliterating these traditional concepts. These women reflect the new age woman, who works arduously to earn her income, creating her own journey of gender equity.

# data[].attributes.body
Learning Outcome #4

Caribbean Civilization has been a remarkable journey as it has been an easy-going course. This course has been beneficial in the exposition to a spectrum of information that was previously non-existent to me. There were many “Wow” moments and lots of surprises with the truth being learnt about many situations, for instance, the history of the native peoples. One aspect that is appreciated greatly is the focus of the plenaries and tutorials being centralized on the understanding of the student, with opportunities for interaction. Caribbean Civilization was not simply about learning the history of the Caribbean, but an insight into the environment around us and possible explanations for the Caribbean society in which we inhabit today. At the orientation session, we were told, “This course is not a history course.” As the classes progressed, it was observed that indeed this course goes beyond a history lesson. A topic that peeked interest was that of slavery, but more so, the inhumane reality of slavery. What remained a fascinating observation was the fact that the behaviours and attitudes in modern society can actually be traced back to the influence of the European colonizers. This course has been one of my favourites and a journey without regrets.

# data[].attributes.body
Learning Outcome #2
Interview with business owner, Ms.Amara Changoor on April 1st 2017.
In the consideration of the Caribbean's acrimonious past, women were subjected to a sexual division of labour, limiting their potential. However, the modern era has shown a significant opposition to this ideal, whereby women are now actually part of the public sphere, performing in managerial positions. Such an instance can be identified in the interview below with Ms. Amara Changoor, co-owner of Cost Savers Limited. As stated in the interview, there still remains a prejudice in the business sector. Nonetheless, women are now accepting this level of power and authority in the business domain and continuing to fight against their hindrances.  In the period of colonization, the woman was limited to the tasks of the household and even in the period of indentureship, there remained a disparity in wages.  Within the business hierarchy, women are now dominating and acquiring their financial independence, removing the need for economic dependance on the male. They are blazing their own paths, eliminating this dependence created in the past due to perceived gender roles and gender stereotypes .They are overcoming their adversaries and finding their place in modern society, proving that they have the same capabilities and leadership potential as their male counterparts.

# data[].attributes.body
Learning Outcome #3
Article dated December 11th 2016.
#lifeinleggings was a grand and powerful movement that mirrored the struggle of girls and women in Trinidad, where local woman’s activist group, Womantra joined hands with Barbadians, Ronelle King and Allyson Benn.  Womantra echoes the sentiments of groups like the Jamaican Woman's Liberal Club (1936), passionate advocates of the women's rights, fueling a desire for gender equity.   Womantra provides the platform for women to fight for their place in society and their equality. It’s a refuge whereby the voices of our discontented women can now be heard on the national scale. These activists and supporters display the strength and independence of the woman as they pave their own paths to societal changes. These groups are mirroring the resistance movements of our colonized African women. These women fought through whichever manner possible to regain their dignity, respect and pride and this is what these modern groups are seeking. Advocacy groups encourage women to acknowledge that their voices matter and they must not be subjected to inhumane treatment. Such advocacy groups become the catalyst for women across our nation to recognize their value and act as a united front against violence, as the enslaved women did; finding strength and power within themselves.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Co-director of Womantra Amanda McIntyre says what #lifeinleggings did was monumental in the regional campaign towards the eradication of violence against women and girls. She said it was the creation of a hashtag and the use of a social media platform in which women had been trained in for years that gave women a chance to present their unedited and uncensored voices.

Yesterday's event was the culmination of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

Womantra is a Trinidad-based feminist organisation.

Over 100 people came out at the Big Black Box on Murray Street in Woodbrook, to show support and solidarity towards the cause.

McIntyre said: "When Womantra was founded, it was with the intent to claim a space in which people could share and access information about the work in and around social justice movement, specifically, feminism as expressed in a Caribbean context."

She recalled earlier this year when the organisation "successfully protested" for the removal of former Port-of-Spain mayor Raymond Tim Kee following his remarks surrounding the death of Japanese pannist Asami Nagakiya. She said: "This week, with the death of Shannon Banfield, we are again stopped in the sense of urgency for the galvanised efforts of the State and civil society organisations in the process of putting an end to violence against women and girls."

The names of over three dozens women who were killed or have been missing were read aloud with the crowd saying: "We remember you."

Second-year law student, Terry-Ann Roy who spoke on the origins of #lifeinleggings said while many women were vocal about their experiences over the past few weeks, there were those who would never be able to share horrific experiences.

Roy said: "Today, we honour these women and we commit ourselves to finding solutions to protect all women in a society that has fostered destructive forms of masculinity and oppression."

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Co-director of Womantra Amanda McIntyre says what #lifeinleggings did was monumental in the regional campaign towards the eradication of violence against women and girls. She said it was the creation of a hashtag and the use of a social media platform in which women had been trained in for years that gave women a chance to present their unedited and uncensored voices.

# data[].attributes.body
Learning Outcome #1
Article dated December 5th 2016
From the colonial era, the political sphere was dominated by the male figure. This role was transferred into the Independence and Post- Independence time periods , with prominent leaders like Dr. Eric Williams and Michael Manley On March 30 th 2006, Portia Miller Simpson followed the footsteps of Eugenia Charles and Janet Jagan serving as Jamaica’s first female Prime Minister. The decision of the Jamaican population to elect a female as their representative represented the progression and of Jamaican society. Ms. Simpson embodied the modern powerful woman as she now commanded the Jamaica political arena. Her appointment as a political leader echoed in the hearts and minds of many young women across Jamaica and even the Caribbean. The Caribbean's historical legacy of slavery and indentureship carried the belief that the male was equipped to rule at the apex, especially that of the white man. Like the other past female leaders, Simpson proved that the woman is equally capably of leading a nation. They exercised their leadership roles successfully and served as role models for many women who now had the confidence to continue pursuing their goals. Simpson as a political leader challenged the notion of the female being at the pinnacle of the political echelon.