...Black in Latin America: Haiti and the dominican Republic 1) How did Haiti and the Dominican Republic begin? What European countries influenced the development of these nations? - Haiti and the Dominican Republic is an island with two countries of Hispaniola. Haiti makes up 1/3 of the island while the Dominican Republic makes up the rest of the 2/3 of the island. The Dominican Republic contains a mix blood of Afro-European population with the history of Spanish colonialism, while Haiti has African-caribbean population with the background of french colonialism. 2) What role did colonization have in the development of the concept of race in the Dominican Republic? What are the differences between the concept of race in Haiti and the Domincan Republic? What is the meaning of the term "Indio" in the Domincan Republic? How do Indios see the Haitians? - In 1492, Christopher Columbus was a huge influence in the colonization of the Dominican Republic. The hispaniola island originally had the majority of the population of african americans. The colonization had a diversity of european and african mix. The Dominican Republic has more of a lighter skinned population whereas Haiti has more of a darker skinned population. People in the Dominican Republic describe individual races by blanco which means white and indio which means darker skinned. Indios reject Haiti and are in denial of african ancestry. 3) What is the role of the sugar cane industry in both countries? How did...
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...Black on Black racism : The Dominican republic ethnic cleansing What is the difference between an Haitian and a Dominican? People usually respond to race-related discussion in various emotional ways that range from deep culpability and embarrassment to extreme pride and hatred toward another group. Recently several stories reported in national or international news seem to add more focus to the ongoing debate about racial discrimination between black and white. But my concern is how to deal with racial discrimination when it comes from people of the same race. Currently in the Dominican Republic there is a flagrant case of human right violation regarding to Haitian immigrants and Dominican of Haitian decent. Being dark skinned in the Dominican Republic is a flaw associated with all that is negative. The discomfort related with these facts may lead to this fundamental question is racism only a matter of skin color difference or bias that take root in political and social fragmentation of a population? Haiti and Dominican Republic not only share the same island but they also have common roots. The apparent differentiation between Haitians and Dominicans can be established on difference of their colonial heritage. Prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492, the whole island, was inhabited by the Tainos. After the Spaniards settled, enslaved and decimated the indigenous population, in 1503, they started to import black labor force from Africa. In 1697, after...
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...The Dominican Republic constitutes one of the major Caribbean states which over the period of contemporary migration has seen an increase in the movement towards the United States of America. This paper will be looking at the pattern of migration to the USA originating from the Dominican Republic and examining the reasons why despite their workforce dynamic, the migrants still have trouble settling into respectable jobs and securing an economic stability. Initially, through looking at the brief historic background of the Dominican migration which has been substantial over time and continuous to increase has been a result of both political insecurity and strain for economic stability. Despite the close relations between the U.S. and the Dominican...
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... Racism In The Dominican Republic This topic came up looking for an idea for the research paper that wasn’t in my best interest to do, mostly when it’s focused on controversies occurring on the US or any type of shit like that. My proasination was active and I'm too lazy to write and less if it's something that doesn't attract me but Mr. Heagle failed me and Ms. Reynoso said that I need the credit (even though I have 8 english credit but whatever). Amy wanted to help me like always and she tried to persuade me, and she mentioned DR and I said “hmm” that’s better. Around two or three days after that, I went to cut class at Mr. Heagle...
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...Dominican Republic Has It All Coca Cola is an internationally renowned brand. Coca Cola is a beverage company and the world leader in soft drink sales. Coca-Cola produces and distributes several brands in the United States and internationally. The company also produces and markets many fruit juices and other non-soda beverages. The Coca-Cola Company is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Coca-Cola’s soft drinks include its flagship product Coca-Cola which is popularly known as Coke. Coca Cola has globalized its product and has done tremendously well in world markets. The soft drink industry in the Dominican Republic has seen steady growth over the past few decades. As the economy of the Dominican Republic continues to grow, so will the needs and wants of consumers. Coca Cola already has a step in the Dominican Republic market. However, Coca Cola has continued to elevate their promotional strategies in order to obtain a larger market share and fair well in the Dominican Republic. The target market for Coca Cola is the entire population. Coca Cola has a very strong brand name. The strong brand name is what makes the company and its products popular. It brings the company huge amounts of profit and worldwide recognition. Due to its reputation, Coca Cola has the ability to target the entire population of the Dominican Republic. Its product has been around for almost a century. Coca Cola is a globalized product, meaning that Coca Cola is basically the same throughout the...
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...Analysis of Development in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic has experienced a tumultuous history, which has caused the country to develop into a constant state of crisis. The situation in the Dominican Republic is bleak socially and economically. There is widespread and extreme poverty and violence, as well as an overall lack of available education and medical care. Luis Barrios and David Brotherton, authors of “Dominican Republic” (2004), asserted “the current state of affairs is partly the legacy of decades of corrupt authoritarian rule, and partly due to the political betrayal and moral bankruptcy of the country’s elites who failed to bring to fruition the promises of democracy.” The disparities in income and education between the richest and the poorest in this country are extreme, and there has been little true economic development in decades. The economic and social development of the Dominican Republic is continuously being hindered by the widespread corruption of the elites and the politicians. The Dominican Republic has a long history of corruption and poverty. In 1930, a military coup put Rafael Trujillo in power. Trujillo ruled the Dominican Republic for over 30 years as an absolute dictatorship (Barrios & Brotherton 2004). Trujillo followed an uneven mix of repression and ruthlessness along with modernization (Barrios & Brotherton 2004). Many people suffered under his dictatorship. Trujillo was always on the look out for disloyalty and potential...
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...Imperfections of Our Ancestors: Haiti and Dominican Republic The island of Hispaniola is inhabited by two countries but why is it that these countries never share their influences with one another, rather than praising each other their animosity is not only present in their island but also in America too with first and second generation Haitian and Dominicans Americans. Why one island praises their African roots while the other tries to eliminate and hide it? Growing up in a predominate Haitian household you are opened to the culture, the cuisine, the music and the history, and this is for the same for a Dominican household, but imagine being of both ethnicities and wanting both. In some instances, the families allows both cultures to influence...
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...------------------------------------------------- WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? ------------------------------------------------- Transnational Desires and Sex Tourism in the Dominican Republic ------------------------------------------------- By: Denise Brennan In, What’s Love Got to do with It? Denise Brennan writes about her study of Sosúa, Dominican Republic as a transnational sex tourism site. “What started out as a project on sex tourism expanded into a study on globalization and the changes, opportunities, and inequalities it has engendered within one tourist town,” (Brennan, 13). Although this globalization of Sosúa is perceived as an opportunity for a golden ticket out of poverty, many sex workers do not see the reality that, depending on their race, class, gender, and citizenship, these opportunities may never be available to them. The sex workers of Sosúa place themselves in positions to be exploited and victimized based on their perceptions of this opportunity for success, their definitions of morality and their own self-identities, and their overwhelming need for money to fulfill “their familial obligations as heads of household” (Brennan, 153). Denise Brennan studies why Dominican women migrate to Sosúa to pursue sex work and how European sex tourists come to Sosúa to buy sex cheaply and live out racialized fantasies. The women choose Sosúa because of their perceptions of opportunities to meet European sex tourists, foster relationships, and eventually...
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...Haitians will always be remembered for this horrific time. The time of the Haitian Massacre started in 1804. A brutal dictator named Rafael Trujillo murdered many Haitians. Primary where the border was which was between Haiti and The Dominican Republic is where tragedies happened. Among the borders people were slaughtered. “There were at least nine thousand to eighteen thousand people killed.” (“Border”). Most Haitians that were killed were african american. “The Haitian Massacre is also known as the Parsley Massacre because the soldiers of the Dominican Republic carried around Parsley and asked Haitians to pronounce the spanish word for it.” This Spanish word could have cost them their lives. Initially most Haitians could not pronounce the word in spanish which gave themselves away. More than nine thousand Haitians were killed by the Dominican. The bodies were dumped in the Massacre River (“The Massacre”). The other nine thousand people that were killed were non...
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...Analyse a Sociological Issue Course/120 December 18, 2010 2 Discrimination is a sociological term referring to the treatment taken toward or against a person of a certain group in consideration based solely on class or category. The terms race and ethnicity mean to understand the behavior and beliefs of people in terms of their cultural tradition and experiences. People should not let their cultural biases prevent them from understanding other people cultures. Some people will have difficulty given the emotional feelings and beliefs that they have regarding race and ethnicity. However, having an open mind in order to gain knowledge about other cultures is worth the effort. These concepts are important to the United States because of its cultural diversity. The most popular ethnic groups include Latinos, Chinese, African Americans, European Americans, etc. These ethnic groups are all in different States throughout the U.S. There are different ethnic groups in businesses working together towards a common goal of the company. That is the reason it is so important for people to have an open mind about different cultures and behaviors. These ethnic groups are attracted to the United States because of the principles on human rights, freedom of speech, and religious freedom. The color of a person’s skin or their cultural beliefs or behavior should not determine how they are treated. Everyone should be treated with equality...
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...University of Phoenix Material Multicultural Matrix and Analysis Worksheet Instructions: Part I: Select and identify six groups in the left-hand column. Complete the matrix. Part II: Write a summary. Part III: Format references consistent with APA guidelines. |Part I: Matrix |What is the group’s history in the United |What is the group’s population in the |What are some attitudes and customs |What is something you admire about | | |States? |United States? |people of this group may practice? |this group’s people, lifestyle, or | | | | | |society? | |Native American |There are many different Native American |There are over 30,000 Native Americans|Native Americans are typically patient.|I admire their fight to keep their | | |tribes and each one is unique. Some Native|living in 16 urban areas of the United|They live a very spiritual lifestyle. |history and legacy alive. So many | | |American history is taught in school. We |States, according to the Bureau of the|They are also group oriented |of their people have moved on with | | ...
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...At the end of each day we gathered in the abandoned schoolhouse that we called "home" for nine days. Everyone spoke about how joyful they were to live the life they did. I listened with curiosity; however, it was not the subject that caught my attention. I could not understand why I was the only one in the room who did not get that warm fuzzy feeling when we talked about how fortunate we are. I know I'm fortunate. I know my life is good. So why didn't I feel it? On day eight, I got my answer. We were Blue Mission participants. In the "campo" of the Dominican Republic, we worked for seven days to supply two hundred villagers one PVC pipe that would provide them with clean water long after we left. Tediously working long hours in both the mornings and afternoons, our group completed all the trenching, piping and building a day before scheduled. Subsequently, I went to an orphanage the following day for kids with mental and physical disabilities. Our first task was to scavenge the property for rocks and sharp objects that the children could possibly hurt themselves with. I felt horrible for these kids: they were caged like animals, some were just thrown on the floor, and others were motionless due to the medication they had been receiving. I put my head down, fought back the tears and the lump in my throat, and kept working....
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...share similar histories by its diasporic communities and many migrations that occurred in this area. Poetics of Relation exhibition includes six artists: Hurvin Anderson, Xaviera Simmons, Yto Barrada, Zarina Bhimji, Tony Capellan and my favorite Ledelle Moe. Poetics of Relation represent work of artists who engaged themselves with a historical legacy of trauma triggered by migration and colonialism. This exhibition really touch my hearth since I have personally experience difficulties that migrating from one place to another is bringing to individual or groups. This was mainly the reason why I chosen this specific exhibition. The first touch with Poetics of Relation was Tony Capelan’s Mar Caribe that shows author surroundings in the Dominican Republic where author very successfully expressed themes regarding migration, memory and the human will to survive and to live. Artist collected used and old blue and green flip-flops representing colors of the Caribbean Sea. Author perfectly used color to show distance and depth of Caribbean Sea. This sandals were commonly worn by people who lived in poor condition. Toe...
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...Junot Díaz's book, The Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao, details lives of children in the Dominican Republic and furthers his theory of young men and their adversities through their life in all aspects. Diaz, who was born in Santo Domingo in 1968, moved to the United States at age six and also had a Spanish speaking background. In this book, Oscar, the character that holds the story together, rightfully sees himself two faced character. He is a Dominican-American male who grew up in Patterson, New Jersey during the 1980’s. He is strongly criticized for his counter-stereotypical nerdy personality as well as race and class. Oscar enjoys sci-fi and fantasy, but is also seen to be overweight and intelligent. In Oscar's life and the novel, he worries...
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...big that only one stonework building hadn’t collapsed. In 1770, the whole city of Port-au-Prince collapsed due to an earthquake according to Moreau de Saint-Mery. North of Haiti, Dominican Republic, and the Sans-Souci Palace, other towns were demolished from an earthquake on May of 1842. An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 hit the Dominican Republic and made Haiti shake on August of 1946, producing a killer tsunami that took the lives of 1,790 people and injured others. The Haiti earthquake of January 2010 consisted a magnitude of 7.0, that occurred local approximately sixteen miles from Port-au-Prince with 8.1 miles as its depth. Occuring on blind thrust faults connected with the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault system. There is no evidence of surface rupture. Recorded in Port-au-Prince on the Modified Mercalli scale, there was intense shaking connected with intensity IX. The earthquake was a result of a rupture of the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault that was locked for 250 years, all the while collecting stress. Because the earthquake occurred on blind thrust faults, the quake was also felt in several surrounding countries and regions leaving them vulnerable: Guantanamo, Cuba; Kingston, Jamaica; Caracas, Venezuela; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and the bordering region Santo-Domingo, Dominican Republic. According to the US Geological Survey, the number of people living...
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