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Caribbean Studies
Module 1 Section 1
Location and Definition of the Caribbean Region
“Caribbean” Defined
How do we define Caribbean? What words come to mind when we
say Caribbean?????
Geographical Definition Mass of islands within the Caribbean Sea Greater Antilles (Puerto Rico, Jamaica,
Cube Hispaniola) Lesser Antilles (everything south of Puerto
Rico) Bahamas Anything touching the Caribbean Sea
(Central America, Northern South. America
Greater AntillesCuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico
Lesser Antilles
The CaribbeanGeographic Representation of the Caribbean
Geological Definition
The entire area sits on a Tectonic Plate called the Caribbean Plate
The Caribbean Plate is in motion, caused by the currents of the heated mantle
Bound by the Atlantic Plate and Nazca Plate
Caribbean PlateRelationship with other plates.
Historical Definition
The entire area exists as a result of European colonization and exploitation
Indentureship, slavery, plantation society, genocide
``Colonial Cockpit of Europe,`` Spain, England, France, Holland
Political Definition
The area comprises of independent states, dependent territories and associated states
French Territories (Martinique, Guadeloupe) Dutch Territories (Curacao, Aruba, St.
Maarten) US Territory (US Virgin Island, Puerto Rico) English Territory (British Virgin Islands)
Caribbean Identity
What is Identity? Is Identity special or unique? Can the way we identify ourselves in
the Caribbean be unique from the rest of the world?
What are the components of our Caribbean Identity?
HOMEWORK
Why is it so difficult to define the Caribbean?
What is the difference between defining the Caribbean and the United States?
Can you see yourself as a Caribbean person rather than a Trinidadian? Give reasons for answers.
Unique features of Caribbean people
Sense of humour Informal approach to life Demonstrative way of communicating Food or cuisine Dialect Style of music, dance Festivals
Unique features
Religion-rastafariaism,
Immitated Features
Fashion Music Certain Foods – fast Technology Religion- R.C., etc. Festivals Sports and Recreation.
