Essays about: "Jamaica"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the word Jamaica.

  1. 1. The Symbols of Sovereignty: A Study of the Symbolism of Jamaica’s Route to Republic in the Post Elizabeth II Era

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Linnéa Dahlström; [2023-10-18]
    Keywords : Republicanism; Symbols; Jamaica; Independence; monarchy; Britain;

    Abstract : Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy and thus still has the British King as head of state, it has been on the table to remove the King as head of state for decades, and as Queen Elizabeth II passed away and King Charles III now has taken over the throne, the issue has come to the surface. This study investigates what perceptions exist on making such a constitutional reform, with the main focus on gaining greater understanding of how removing the British King as head of state of Jamaica being perceived as part of the process of gaining full independence. READ MORE

  3. 2. ‘‘Well, thank God I did not have to do that.’’: How Jamaica Kincaid’s Lucy Can Be Used To Enhance an Understanding of Postcolonial Theory in the ESL Classroom

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Nadine Noureddine; [2023]
    Keywords : Postcolonial theory; othering; unhomeliness; postcolonial teaching; collaborative learning;

    Abstract : Teachers tend to refrain from using a postcolonial perspective in their teaching of literaturebecause they do not know quite how to approach the task. The purpose of this essay is to remedy such a problem. The argument is built on three concepts: unhomeliness, dual identities and othering. READ MORE

  4. 3. Registered nurses’ experiences of caring for women in Jamaica who have been exposed to intimate partner violence : A qualitative study

    University essay from Marie Cederschiöld högskola/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Nina Achourpour; [2023]
    Keywords : Caring relationship; Intimate partner violence; Jamaica; MFS; Minor field study; Nurses; The West Indies; Violence against women; Våld i nära relation; Våldsutsatta kvinnor; Jamaica; MFS; Minor field study; Sjuksköterskor; Västindien;

    Abstract : Violence against women is an issue affecting women worldwide. Due to the high rates of women exposed to intimate partner violence, it is nearly impossible not to meet them in everyday nursing practice. Intimate partner violence is complex since it concerns physical violence as well as emotional, sexual, financial, and material aspects of abuse. READ MORE

  5. 4. Something Stolen, Something New, Something Copyright Protected in the EU – A Study of Swedish Compatibility with EU Copyright Law Following the Pelham Judgment

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Samuel Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : copyright; sampling; sample; hip hop; hip-hop; music; law; musikjuridik; upphovsrätt; pelham; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Creativity is at the very essence of being human. For as long as we have created, we have done so on the basis of what we have seen previously. READ MORE

  6. 5. Representations of Women and Gender relations in Jamaican Tourism Promotional Marketing: An analysis of visual images on Jamaica’s national DMO website.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Shailee Parasnis; [2022]
    Keywords : tourism images; male gaze; tourist gaze; gender stereotypes; ethnic stereotypes; sexualization; Jamaica; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Tourism images and representations depict women in a stereotypical way where men and women are represented differently. Like much advertising, women in tourism promotional marketing are sexualized and exoticized. Destinations are promoted through the use of the female body. READ MORE