Essays on Caribbean

Architecture in the Caribbean, from since the arrival of Columbus in 1942, has evolved throughout the years to accommodate the climatic conditions. The tropics; those countries located within the region of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, share similar climatic aspects with...

Ethnic minorities are still being exposed to white ambiguity, which Alexander (2014) highlights through statistics that reveal Black and Asian men today are still much more susceptible to prejudicial treatment within British society than the white ethnic majority. The negative behaviour of teachers can be...

There are numerous designers that have emerged from the Caribbeans. Caribbean designers are usually known for their elegant fashion styles. They are also known for their style and creativity when it comes to fashion designing. The Caribbean Islands have produced some of the most innovative...

The colonization of the Caribbean, by the Europeans, brought about massive changes not only to the architectural landscape of the islands but to the economy, language, and much more. I will explore how the Europeans, looking to not only stake claim to these islands for...

Jamaica’s history can be discovered all through the avenues of Kingston, whose structures mirror the effect of colonization and modernization of the Caribbean. From frontier manor houses to vernacular structures and contemporary engineering, Culture Trip investigates Jamaica’s architecture. Few structures stay from Jamaica’s pre-Columbian time,...

To be West Indian does not only mean you are from the Caribbean region. One can not simply define a West Indian in one word or phrase. To really take apart the meaning of being West Indian one must look at the differences and similarities...

Plate tectonics seeks to study the movement of the earth’s crust or lithosphere, to form new landform which we see on maps or even on the globe. Nagle (2000) posits that “plate tectonics is a set of theories that describes and explains the distribution of...

Situated at the most eastern point of the Caribbean, the island of Barbados has quickly become a hotspot for exploration. The small island is home to approximately 275, 300 inhabitants with an average of 518, 564 tourists arriving per year. As of 2010, Barbados has...