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                      Marriage(Indian Community) 

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                      Marriage(Indian Community) 

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Arranged marriages today are still being practice among the indian communities. The candidate had some questions that were asked to a young lady from Guyana who was in a similar situation.

From her understanding she was involved in it because that is what her parents wanted. Arrange marriages to the candidate is like having no freedom. How can someone force marriage on unknown, unpromising couples? Over time traditions have changed and quite frankly in today's society, youths have come to the realization that they should have a choice in who they date and eventually spend the rest of their lives with. Dowry system has changed due to the coming of indentured labourers to the Caribbean. It also had an affect on the caste system. When the indentured labourers came, some brahmins were among the labourers and because the British didn’t make any plans in keeping them separated from the others they had no choice but to dwell in their companies. Same went for the the dowry system, usually the woman’s family will pay the male family for marriage, but because the ratio of men to women were imbalance, the women now had a price. And certainly a brahmin man was not going to wait on a Brahmin woman. So what the candidate is implying, is if over time due to constraints caused a change in traditions, why can't tradition consider the emotions, preference and happiness of individuals as to who they should marry.

The video had technical difficulties, but she went on to say that her mom had background information on him so that was how she got to knew him a little bit more.
Dated: 18/42017

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                       Continuation of marriage 

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                       Continuation of marriage 

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Because of the difficulties with the video and the fact that the young lady has a busy schedule she wrote her responses to the questions.
Question 4.
Were you comfortable with whom your parents selected for you. if not did you find yourself loving someone else?
Question 5.
If yes what was the experience having to lie to your parents to make yourself happy?
Question 6.
If your parents were to find out about your outside relationship, what would be their reaction?
Question 7.
Did the relationship you hid from your parents last? why? and are you dating someone else.

She went on to say that the person she is currently dating is not of Indian decent and which is the reason she cant let her parents know much of.
Even though arrange marriages are of the indian tradation in our contemporary society persons want to be allowed to the liberty of who they marry.

Dated: 21/4/2017

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                                       Music 

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                                       Music 

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Music have a way of expressing what the individual conceptualize of their own experience or even of others in society. In the Caribbean chutney, soca and reggae demonstrates social, economical and political issues, affecting its people.

Married wrong, a chutney is deemed a perfect example. The generation of today are quite doubtful of marriage, more so the men of  Indian decent. But why? Indian traditions have changed over years in the Caribbean, from the norm of the woman’s side of the family paying the dowry. The dowry system is now in its reverse having the man’s family showering the gifts. The candidate is strongly opinionated that the men of the Indian Hindu communities are pressured into finding their ‘dulahin', (bride) by parents, friends and associates as seen in the chorus of married wrong "My fadah say i taking too long...The parents of the male have a sense of fame when they can marry their son’s off likewise the woman’s family are ecstatic and honored to present their daughters for marriage that the mother tries to force plans, 'I couldn't take my mother in law... she want to rule meh life, she want to stress meh life".  Frankly most times the potential couples are not desirous of each other and it causes conflicts resulting in divorce (shaming the family).  "I doh want to go and married wrong" depicts most times the males are not ready to settle down and to be tied to a commitment of a wife. It is seen in the Caribbean that weddings are now based on tangible and how much you can give to the invitees "people want to know bout my wedding...they want to go a wedding" . Marriage worth is now based on the location, food preference, drinks and atmosphere of the wedding. Its the 'drinking', the 'feting', the 'glam' and the talks of the wedding the invitees praises and not the marriage itself.

Dated: 15/4/2017
Lyric Video

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Veekash Sahadeo - Married Wrong | Official Lyric Video (Chutney Soca 2017)

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Veekash Sahadeo Married Wrong Chutney Soca 2017 Produced | Mixed & Master by: Rishi Mahato | Maha Production Written by: Veekash & KI Melody: Rishi | Veerendra "Cappy" Persad | Veekash

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                            Domestic Violence 

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                            Domestic Violence 

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The comments seen in this entry was due to a video posted to social media(Facebook) on the 22nd February, 2017 in Guyana. The video was a malicious intent of domestic violence. Surprisingly, the woman was not the victim but the abuser.

Domestic violence has become an issue that has become prevalent in the regional outskirts. It questions the ideology of slavery days. Could it be that over time abusing people physically was from the picture that was painted by plantation owners? They seemed to give the impression that using whips would tame humans and punish them for their wrong doings.

What is disgusting is the level of brutality a human would inflict on another due to emotions. Men are normally the abusers. The candidate is not agreeing to domestic violence, but it demeanors a woman’s character when she is abusive to a man. Society both sees it negatively and positively of it being a woman who is the abuser. But really if tables had turn would there be any sympathy for the man? No. when a woman is the victim, support is behind her from organizations and law. But what about the rights of a man? Would he be judged on his level of masculinity? He sure would and it is an issue that is on the rise, women are feeling ‘macho’ in relationships these days and abusing men. Domestic Violence need to cease.

Dated: 16/4/2017

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                                    Gender Roles

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A recording was done of a patron on the 15th April,2017 who was in a situation where he was unemployed and dependent on his wife.
It is safe to say that gender roles have taken a toll on society. Traditionally, gender roles were viewed and based on 3 aspects, scriptures, psychological and biological.
In the interview the young man was stressing on the biblical aspects and indeed the candidate agrees, what is to 'reference' to if the society if women are being educated on self empowerment? Women will no longer see themselves to be submissive to their husband or even question if their husband role as the head of the home is even applicable. Women are no longer living up to roles that makes her the nurturer and care givers 'nanny' but she's more hungry for education and sustainability and is proving that what she needs and not to be dependent on a man. Universities are great examples, where they are seeing more female and  graduates.
On the other hand, men are falling victims of emotional abuse, because they are not given the opportunity to prove to the women that they are man enough to be the head, the protector and provider for his family.

Dated :15/4/2017

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                                     Reflection

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                                     Reflection

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"Caribbean civilisation, not to worry once you did history or Caribbean studies you safe" expressed by a passed student. The candidate was calm about the entire course up until Dr. Campbell said 'caribbean civilisation is not history course'. One may want to say that it caused confusion, but he was right. It was a process to unlearn everything that was thought in high school not because it might not have made sense but the methodology and truth Caribbean civilization had to offer. what stood out and was appreciated the most of this course, it assured you that no one is uncivilised  and acknowledge that perspective is key.
the candidate was delighted to understand why some people viewed the land she was bred in (Guyana) not seen as part of the caribbean because of the geographical location but  on the other had a lot to contribute to the rich culture of the Caribbean. Again perspective plays a major role.
The tutorial sessions were quite informative and very interactive, which acted to enhance ones interpersonal skills. Apart from the tutorials, the online class session, being virgin to the candidate's norm, give the opportunity to explore a new way of learning, and what was the most teaching friendly and comfortable atmosphere. In addition it caused an involuntary integration which made way for new friendships. the candidate has now made regional connects that she will adore.
Caribbean civilization demanded the candidate to step out of her persona and pushed to unimaginable limits. Caribbean Civilization was down right the best foundation course that can make one cherish the melting pot of cultures that surrounds its beautiful people. #PROUDTOBECARIBBEAN

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Veekash17. "Veekash Sahadeo - Married Wrong | Official Lyric Video (Chutney Soca 2017)." YouTube. YouTube, 13 Dec. 2016. Web. 21 Apr. 2017.