Hello Caribbean Studies List
This is just a brief intro of myself, as requested. I am an
Anthropology graduate at present preparing and organising for a Phd,
whilst paying the bills through workshop teaching at the University of
East London.
My Phd proposal is to look at the Carib Indians on Dominica and their
construction of a cultural identity and presentation of that culture.
Given the destruction of the Caribbean banana trade, Dominica as a
whole is becoming more dependent on tourism and foreign aid. My
concern is whether the Western representations and expectations of
Indian culture disempowers the Caribs cultural display, or whether the
Caribs can/are involved in a reintepretation of these representations,
in line with the culture they wish to display.
I look forward to the postings, especially if anyone has any comments
on the above.
cheers
Kelvin
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