https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g LEARNING ACTIVITY 6.3 - Examining US Imperialism and LEARNING OBJECTIVE 3 - Application of learning in the course to understanding a problem of regional importance as reflected in news and current affairs literature/programs in the region. en-us 2017-04-20 04:18:43 UTC 2023-08-30 01:14:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/188775126/a10796afb43bb5392741de9252e60319/twitter_icon.png solangepermell https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167174452 Globalisation and Cultural Identity in Caribbean Society: The Jamaican Case.]]> 2017-04-20 04:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167174452 solangepermell https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177648 I have decided to look at the influence of US culture on the Caribbean identity because this is a serious issue that has been happening in the Caribbean for years. ]]> 2017-04-20 05:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177648 solangepermell https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177702 Firstly, Fast food restaurants from the US (KFC, McDonald’s. etc) come to the Caribbean to set up their franchises. The citizens of the countries in the Caribbean tend to embrace these foods than their own local delicacies. This results in the citizens not appreciating the foods that their ancestors cooked and ate. Foods like; Pelau, Crab & Callaloo or Rice & Peas, just to name a few. 

]]> 2017-04-20 05:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177702 solangepermell https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177749 Secondly, children and young adults tend to embrace US music genres like, Pop, R&B and Hip-hop & Rap, more than their own local genres. They become less interested in the music local artists and instruments (Calypso, Ska, Reggae, Soca, and Pan music). have to offer. By disparaging local music and artists, the culture will die and American music will become the new culture.

]]> 2017-04-20 05:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177749 solangepermell https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177844 Lastly, the conception of beauty in the US is that a person has to be lighter skinned with long straight hair and colored eyes. In the Caribbean, people are of all different races, mainly African and Indian, who have darker skin tones. Young adults will feel that they are ugly because they don’t possess these features resulting in them wearing contacts or bleaching their skin.]]> 2017-04-20 05:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177844 solangepermell https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177903 In conclusion, I think the culture of the various Caribbean countries should to be taught in schools and using young adult's interests can be used to promote the culture. Also, families should focus on strengthening other family member's identity and pride.]]> 2017-04-20 05:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/solangepermell/88iccsvx0q6g/wish/167177903