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This brief mention of global warming is to indicate that we are subjected to Imperialism rule in all forms. "A passive and insignificant group" , always being handed the full brunt of economical negative externalities of an Imperialistic Controlled world.
Leaving only, attempts to remedy the continuous uncontrolled devastating effects. A vicious cycle with little to no escape

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Learning Goal No. 2 :Critical Thinking Piece

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Learning Goal No. 2 :Critical Thinking Piece

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photo credit: Operation Blessing International https://www.ob.org/bringing-relief-to-hurricane-ravaged-st-lucia/

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This excerpt shows the awareness of the reality of global warming.

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This excerpt shows the awareness of the reality of global warming.

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“Climate change is clearly the greatest development challenge of the 21st century.” -- Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit

"The Race to Save the  Caribbean"s Banana Industry" http://news.trust.org/item/20140228174952-fxlwk

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Another effect of globalization has been the attention of small island states

Caribbean and Climate Change

In the Caribbean, the production of electricity by power companies consumes the largest amount of fossil fuels making it the greatest contributor to global warming and climate change in the region. However, the islands of the Caribbean are not considered to be major producers of greenhouse gases. Industrialized countries are the main producers of greenhouse gases but island states stand to feel the full brunt of climate change impacts, particularly those resulting from sea level rise. It is therefore critical for the islands of the Caribbean to monitor and understand the importance of climate change. Small-island developing states are most vulnerable and are least able to adapt to these climate changes which are taking place.
"Regional Initiatives" on Climate Change. http://www.cyen.org/climatechange/documents/regionalcc.html

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http://www.slideshare.net/egfred/caricom-csme

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The effects of Globalization is even more evident in these third world regional groupings. Where the amalgamation of islands fosters the objectives of having a measure of influence as one entity in international affairs. These bodies also function as self security and self efficiency to combat in some way the general suffered disadvantageous from whims and fancies of first World domination.

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shareyouressays.com

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The imposition of measures such as phytosanitary certificates, quota limits for imports of foreign goods, increased tariffs of imports and nation and subsides for farmers, brings the negative  domino effect on Caribbean exports

Globalization is a quantitative and qualitative process that undermines national economic and political borders

Transnational Enterprises and organization become more powerful than national governance
(Globalization: Nantubu, Kwame. "Definition and Impact: Updated".
http://www.trinicenter.com/kwame/2014/0602.htm)

Globalization attributes to the crippling of Caribbean economies and the continues super Powers of Rule. This lead to another salvation. Generally tourism throughout the islands

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photo credit:Sanderatne, Nimal. "Budget 2012: Reducing trade deficit a daunting task." Column- The Sunday Times Economic Analysis, The Sunday Times, 30 October 2011

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/111030/Columns/eco.html

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investopedia.com

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How ironic it is that the promotion of an island encompasses its colonial past as marketing.
Noted in the brief narration of the change in colonial rule and the integration of it as attraction sites, even rooms of accommodation

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The following figures and video seek to show the the transition to a service based industry as a result of constriction in the agricultural industry. An industry catered to serving the "haves", the "superior" "the white". All indicate  a reflection of the culture of servitude instilled by imperialism and colonial rule.
( video source:“St. Lucia Tourism.” Youtube, uploaded by Abass Padella, Big A Productions, 10 January 2013,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IidjHxgp5YE)

TOURISM REGIONAL FORECAST: A Total Contribution of 14.6% of GDP in 2014 to rise to 3.3% PA to US 73.66 Billion by 2025
"Caribbean Tourism Organization Quarterly Statistic Review." Caribbean Tourism Organization. http://www.onecaribbean.org/wp-content/uploads/QSRMarch2015.pdf

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The advent of globalization and its powers lead to the detrirment of the Caribbean islands

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The advent of globalization and its powers lead to the detrirment of the Caribbean islands

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Simply stated, Globalisation serves as Protectionism, a prevention of their world countries from accessing export markets. Actions and policies purposes are for restraint of international trade.
(Globalization: Nantubu, Kwame. "Definition and Impact: Updated".
http://www.trinicenter.com/kwame/2014/0602.htm)

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 Bananas- Green Gold for the  Windward Islands The logo that symbolized the " green gold" driven economy                                                                     (photo credit: https://twitter.com/winfresh)

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 Bananas- Green Gold for the  Windward Islands The logo that symbolized the " green gold" driven economy                                                                     (photo credit: https://twitter.com/winfresh)

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Green gold, synonymous with the Economic  boom from banana exports of the 80's and 90's. This allowed major developments of these islands.

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The manual loading of bananas unto vessels. 

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The manual loading of bananas unto vessels. 

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Various incentives such as preferential, quotas and lucrative market prices set by the British government for the windward island bananas, fueled the continuous export oriented economy.

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These photos lend credit to the major plantation cash crops that fueled the economic growth of England. Below, from top to bottom; coffee, cocoa, tobbaco and sugarcane. 

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These photos lend credit to the major plantation cash crops that fueled the economic growth of England. Below, from top to bottom; coffee, cocoa, tobbaco and sugarcane. 

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Export oriented economies that fostered a continued culture of dependence on the Mother Colony England

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Workers in a cocoa plantation after gathering coca pods, retrieving coca beans from inside

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Workers in a cocoa plantation after gathering coca pods, retrieving coca beans from inside

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Plantation workers "coffe dance" . bareefeet crushing of cofee beans.  In this photo, the Women can be seen to  the forefront and men to the back

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Plantation workers "coffe dance" . bareefeet crushing of cofee beans.  In this photo, the Women can be seen to  the forefront and men to the back

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photo credit: Coffee plantation Trinidad Tobago https://www.flickr.com/photos/caribbeanphotoarchive/3099040078

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Sir Hilary Beckles speech echos the real threat of stability for the foundation of growth for the Caribbean. His Speech provide even further support to the inescapable fact of the ever present attachment to Colonial rule.

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Sir Hilary Beckles speech echos the real threat of stability for the foundation of growth for the Caribbean. His Speech provide even further support to the inescapable fact of the ever present attachment to Colonial rule.

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video source:“UWI Calls For Urgent Action On Brexit.” Youtube, uploaded by HTS St. Lucia, 01 July 2016,

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Meanwhile, regional leaders are being urged to take immediate, decisive action to stave off the negative impacts of Brexit. On Thursday June 30th, the University of the West Indies held a symposium to explore the myriad of issues concerning Britain's decision to leave the European Union.

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This news report further cements the fact that, Caribbean Islands are always impacted the various economies that are foreign reliant and the need for strengthening already established regional groups by contingencies plans.
video source:(“Bracing For Brexit Backlash.” Youtube, uploaded by HTS St. Lucia, 26 June 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdyVZ1jHGqQ)

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A retired banker is predicting significant volatility in the Caribbean's relationship with the United Kingdom and the European Union, now that the people of the UK have voted to leave the EU. Marius St. Rose says he was shocked by the 52% to 48% result of Thursday's referendum.

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This regional newspaper article indicates all three feelings of fear, consolation and hope still in a The Colonial country that has always been the foundation for Caribbean prosperity.
(“Brexit Get Up and Get.” The Voice Newspaper, 02 July 2016,

http://thevoiceslu.com/2016/07/brexit-get-get/)

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EVERY time there is a major international development that threatens to adversely impact the Caribbean, we tend to wallow in a lot of self-pity and fear about the future. The British decision to leave the European Union is the latest case in point.

Don't get us wrong; we are not saying that we should not worry. Neither are we trying to downplay the seriousness of the consequences that are likely to follow. The point simply is that Britian's exit from Europe does not signal the end of the world.

Britain's membership of the EU opened up tremendous opportunities for Caribbean relations with Europe that has had positive impacts throughout the region. We in St Lucia know only too well the contribution of European assistance to our country under an arrangement that goes back to 1979. Today, the EU is St. Lucia's largest grant aid partner for development.

We doubt very much that EU assistance to the Caribbean will stop altogether with Britain out of the EU. Neither do we believe that British relations with the Caribbean that goes back much, much further will suddenly cease as well. But although we concede that there will be repercussions that will impact our economies in such matters as trade, investment, immigration etc. , we believe that our long-standing relationship with Britain-its former colonies-will count for something, even though it may be some time before there is clear indication how this will play.

At the moment, Caribbean countries and the EU conduct relations not only at bilateral level, but within the framework of several regional groupings and other fora. We cannot see all these relations disappearing into thin air in the new dispensation that will unfold with Britain outside of Europe. In fact, no one yet knows for sure exactly what terrors the British decision hold for us in this region.

But in saying all of this, we believe in the value of diplomacy abroad and regionalism at home. Caribbean countries must break out of their lethargy and begin to take their place firmly on the world stage. One of the strong points of our region is our own integration movement through which we have achieved much, individually and collectively over the last 45 years, the OECS even longer.

In recent years there have been concerns loudly aired in the region about the pace of the integration movement. There is the feeling that we have not achieved enough although there are some outstanding successes on the table. But no one doubts that the movement needs more inspired leadership.

Fortunately, the shock of the British referendum vote on Europe has come virtually on the eve of the annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government Summit and provides the region with the opportunity to study the implications of that move and begin to determine how we will respond.

A number of new Prime Ministers have emerged in the Caribbean in the past three years and one hopes that they can bring new ideas and enthusiasm to the discussion table when they meet in Guyana over three days next week. It is time for a closer and more dynamic Caribbean Community to emerge that is consistent with the changing international geo-political landscape. The Caribbean is not a nonentity in world affairs and it is time we stop behaving as though we are. Instead we need to step up and get out there and establish the relationships that will guarantee the future of our region.

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EVERY time there is a major international development that threatens to adversely impact the Caribbean, we tend to wallow in a lot of self-pity and fear about the future. The British decision to leave the European Union is the latest case in point.

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Leraning Goal  No.3 :Problem of Regional Importance- The effects of Globalization on Caribbean Economies and Environment

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Leraning Goal  No.3 :Problem of Regional Importance- The effects of Globalization on Caribbean Economies and Environment

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We are multi-racial, multi,lingual, multi ethnic!!! yet posses the same history of Colonilaism

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We are multi-racial, multi,lingual, multi ethnic!!! yet posses the same history of Colonilaism

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Learning Goal No. 1: An Understanding of the Social Environment. Demographic Diversity/ Self Identity

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Learning Goal No. 1: An Understanding of the Social Environment. Demographic Diversity/ Self Identity

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Bideau family Generation at wreath laying ceremony. Governor General and Venezuelan Ambassador towards center and  family on the outside)

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Bideau family Generation at wreath laying ceremony. Governor General and Venezuelan Ambassador towards center and  family on the outside)

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Wreath laying Ceremony at Place Bideau, Castries St. Lucia, July 08th 2006.

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Wreath laying Ceremony at Place Bideau, Castries St. Lucia, July 08th 2006.

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President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela(left) and Prime Minister  Hon. Dr. Kenny Anthony of St.Lucia(right)                                                                                          (photo credit: thevoiceslu.org)

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President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela(left) and Prime Minister  Hon. Dr. Kenny Anthony of St.Lucia(right)                                                                                          (photo credit: thevoiceslu.org)

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Selfless life saving act of The Supreme Venezuelan Patriarch Bolivar by Bideau has transcended across oceans and is the foundation that fuels the unity and partnership which exist between the two countries up till present day.

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From left to right ( Deputy to the Governor General Mr. MacDonald Dixon, Venezuelan Ambassador Her Excellency Leiff Escalona , Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony Prime Minster)

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From left to right ( Deputy to the Governor General Mr. MacDonald Dixon, Venezuelan Ambassador Her Excellency Leiff Escalona , Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony Prime Minster)

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Tribute Poem to Bideau (Spanish Version)

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Tribute Poem to Bideau (Spanish Version)

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Tribute Poem to Bideau (Spanish Version)

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Tribute Poem to Bideau (Spanish Version)

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This Poem represents a summary which seeks to highlight the life, contribution and the character of Mr. Bideau, in an effort to evoke a sense of his selflessness which influenced his contributions to the people of another country.

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Jean Baptiste Bideau, French born mulatto on the island of St.Lucia, traded his identity as a sailor and owner of  a boat making  workshop to become identified as a fighter. His self identity was shaped by his love for mankind.  His  courage  allowed him to fight against the adverse powers which represented the colonial system that existed in the west indies and used cruel and bloody methods of government Thomas Picton). His new identity as a fighter began in 1789 and  made his way  right through the  Venezuelan battle of Independence in 1811 along side Marino and Bolivar offering his treasured  vessel " Boton de  Rosa" History shows that  he saved the life of the Venezuelan Liberator in the his famous words" I was going to shoot myself when of the foreign sailors Monsieur Bideau, returned from the sea in a boat and saved me."

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Jean Baptiste Bideau, French born mulatto on the island of St.Lucia, traded his identity as a sailor and owner of  a boat making  workshop to become identified as a fighter. His self identity was shaped by his love for mankind.  His  courage  allowed him to fight against the adverse powers which represented the colonial system that existed in the west indies and used cruel and bloody methods of government Thomas Picton). His new identity as a fighter began in 1789 and  made his way  right through the  Venezuelan battle of Independence in 1811 along side Marino and Bolivar offering his treasured  vessel " Boton de  Rosa" History shows that  he saved the life of the Venezuelan Liberator in the his famous words" I was going to shoot myself when of the foreign sailors Monsieur Bideau, returned from the sea in a boat and saved me."

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(Verna,Paul.  Jean Baptiste Bideau,. St.Lucia: Voice Publishing Co. LTD,  2016. Print)

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Patriarch of Venezuelan Revolultion and Independence

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Patriarch of Venezuelan Revolultion and Independence

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Simon Bolivar
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English Governor, Thomas Picton. His actions were synonyms to typical Colonialist. Conquer and Acquire at all cost. In this case the county of Venezuela

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English Governor, Thomas Picton. His actions were synonyms to typical Colonialist. Conquer and Acquire at all cost. In this case the county of Venezuela

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Thomas Picton
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en.wikipedia.org

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St.Lucia Coat of Arms The Land, The People and the Light truly reflected the action of this martyr, even before its fruition.

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St.Lucia Coat of Arms The Land, The People and the Light truly reflected the action of this martyr, even before its fruition.

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The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Coat of Arms symbolic of the blood shared, independence, wealth, separation of Venezuela from Spain                ( coat of arms Venezuela. CreativeRoots.December 12, 2010. http://creativeroots.org/2010/12/coat-of-arms-of-venezuela/

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The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Coat of Arms symbolic of the blood shared, independence, wealth, separation of Venezuela from Spain                ( coat of arms Venezuela. CreativeRoots.December 12, 2010. http://creativeroots.org/2010/12/coat-of-arms-of-venezuela/

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A photo which gives an exceptional depiction of colonial Rule. Conquer and Rule as many  colonies as possible.

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A photo which gives an exceptional depiction of colonial Rule. Conquer and Rule as many  colonies as possible.

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Non fixed identity does not allow limitations to borders but transends across

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Non fixed identity does not allow limitations to borders but transends across

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Racial Plurality, Geography and Linguistics may divide, but non material culture reflective of beliefs, values, customs and religion shapes our identities. As identity isn't fixed, non material culture seeks to influence personal identity. an identity self contented and recognizable by others.

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Racial Plurality, Geography and Linguistics may divide, but non material culture reflective of beliefs, values, customs and religion shapes our identities. As identity isn't fixed, non material culture seeks to influence personal identity. an identity self contented and recognizable by others.

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Campbell, John F.  "Lecture 10: Caribbean Culture "FOUN 1101: Caribbean Civilization(Unified Course). http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu/course/view.php?id=8886. Accessed 05 November 2016.

Humanities and Education Department .University of the West Indies.

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                                           Plulaity

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                                           Plulaity

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Fighting For Survival 2 - WordPress.com

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Plural, Polyglot of people, all unique individuals influenced by social and cultural situations

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Plural, Polyglot of people, all unique individuals influenced by social and cultural situations

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Three Levels of identity
Personal level( what makes us unique)

Relational level(our relationships with others)

Cultural/Communal/ Social- nationality, ethnicity, gender, political affiliation

Campbell, John F.  Lecture 8: Caribbean Identity. FOUN 1101: Caribbean Civilization(Unified Course). http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu/course/view.php?id=8886. Accessed 22 October 2016.

Humanities and Education Department .University of the West Indies.

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Diversified and separated !!. The Caribbean Map speaks volumes to our geographical division

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Diversified and separated !!. The Caribbean Map speaks volumes to our geographical division

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Within the Caribbean we characterize ourselves by colour-class system of stratification. However to the outside world we are monochronal and non a non-racial identity.
Campbell, John F.  "Lecture 10: Caribbean Culture "FOUN 1101: Caribbean Civilization(Unified Course). http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu/course/view.php?id=8886. Accessed 05 November 2016.

Humanities and Education Department .University of the West Indies.

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Mr. Jean Baptiste Bideau.
Exemplified act of Caribbean unity, void of selfishness. A self identity that transcended across the rigidness that tends to be thought of due t0 Caribbean plurality and geographical divide.

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