GBL2450 Culture, Policy and Society: Barbados
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersections between culture, poverty, and social justice within the context of the Caribbean. Through an interdisciplinary lens, students will examine the historical, economic, public policy, and cultural factors that have shaped the social landscape of Barbados and other Caribbean communities, with a particular focus on issues related to poverty and social injustice. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics that perpetuate poverty and inequality in Barbadian society and explore strategies for promoting social justice and equity.
Prerequisite
GBL 1450
Course Types
Civilization; Society; Experiential Learning Requirement; Women's, Gender, and Sexualities Studies Elective; African and African-American Studies Elective; Latin America Studies Elective
Course Outcomes
- Examine the historical roots of poverty in Barbados, United States, and other Caribbean communities, with a focus on the legacy of slavery, colonialism, and plantation economies.
- Explore the socioeconomic indicators and manifestations of poverty in Barbados and other African Diaspora counties such as the United States, including income inequality, access to education, healthcare, housing, and employment opportunities.
- Examine cultural expressions, traditions, and forms of resistance within Afro-Barbadian communities as responses to poverty and social injustice.
- Engage in critical discussions on the intersectionality of poverty with other social issues, including gender inequality, environmental degradation, and globalization.
- Analyze the contributions of Afro-Caribbean activists, scholars, and cultural producers to the discourse on poverty alleviation and social transformation in Barbados, the United States, and beyond.
- Reflect on personal and ethical implications of studying poverty within the African Diasporic context and explore pathways for meaningful engagement and solidarity with affected communities.