There is now a significant body of Caribbean sociological
literature much of which is either scattered, difficult to access
or out of print. Caribbean Sociology: Introductory Readings
addresses the problem by bringing the literature together in single
volume. This comprehensive collection is divided into 12 sections
beginning with a general introduction which reviews Caribbean
sociological development. Following this a section exploring
Caribbean social theory comprising classic pieces by founding
fathers of Caribbean sociology as well essays examining the
contribution of Caribbean scholars to the emergence of an
indigenous sociology ad social science. Ensuing sections delve into
traditional themes such as social stratification, ethnicity,
culture and identity, women and gender and education, as well as
emerging discussions on domestic violence, child and sexual abuse,
labour market conditions, population and demographic change and
indigenous African derived religions. The final section deals with
the broad area of social change and development which encapsulates
the debate on modernisation and development in the region. This
Reader is primarily intended for undergraduate sociology students
but will prove useful for courses in Caribbean sociology at several
different levels.
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