Discuss the prospects for social mobility in the region given the views of Caribbean thinkers on the structure of contemporary Caribbean societies.
Introduction 1 paragraph-no more than 12 lines (about 170-200 words)Identify the key terms and concepts in the question and ensure that you understand what the question is asking you to do. Write your introduction providing definitions of the central concepts that are included in the question or are relevant to the answer. Make your introduction interesting by beginning with an observation, or an argument you want to defend or criticize. In this segment, you will demonstrate your knowledge of the required material by presenting the key concepts/theories/perspectives in an orderly and systematic manner.
Body 4-6 paragraphs no more than 12 lines each In these sections you will demonstrate your ability to apply concepts/theories/perspectives to phenomena/situations; and ability to demonstrate the relationship between the concepts being examined.
Conclusion 1-2 paragraph no more than 12 lines Your essay conclusion outline should provide a synthesis/evaluation of the suitability of the concept/theory/perspective for a particular purpose or explanation. Note limits of your essay, or refer to related questions that would be worthwhile to explore. You must show how your conclusion is justified by the arguments you have developed.This question seeks to develop an understanding of the concept of social mobility in the context of theories proposed by Caribbean theorists. It requires an understanding of perspectives on social stratification, social mobility and the contemporary reality of persons living in the region.
Units 5 and 6 of the course material discuss the systems found in the region and in particular focuses on studies conducted in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Section 4 of the book Caribbean Sociology: Introductory Readings, edited by Christine Barrow and Rhoda Reddock also provides an excellent overview of studies on stratification systems and the impact of these systems on social processes in the region.
The question also requires knowledge of the three main attempts at sociological theorizing in the English speaking Caribbean. All of the ideas related to the three attempts are detailed in your course material and an excellent overview is provided in the excerpt from the work of Susan Craig that is available in your Reader. Unit 6 and the accompanying readings provide information on race/ethnicity and gender. An excellent overview of studies on women in relation to gender inequalities in the Caribbean is provided in Section 6 of Caribbean Sociology: Introductory Readings, edited by Christine Barrow and Rhoda Reddock. These should prove useful support for the ideas you will have expressed in the body of your essay and may also be used to inform your conclusion.
