Hello, people of
the world! I plan to make this post short and sweet, much like Sol, but don`t
get to disappointed if it turns out really long. However, our goal is to teach
you about Jamaica, and it might take a while. Today we embark on another Jamaica-related
question, what are the social values of Jamaicans?
The world is constantly
changing, so is Jamaica. Well, the Jamaican values are constantly changing as
the demands of society changes. Sadly, some moral and cultural values have been
left behind during the past years. In the 50s, 60s and parts of the 70s, having
respect for your elders were a very important rule, so was respecting teachers
and ministers. Children being raised by the whole village were also a big part
of their cultural past. These rules have faded throughout the years, the Jamaican
cultural and moral standards as we knew them are now mostly gone.
According to a
national survey done in 2007, we can see that Jamaicans today are clearly egalitarian
(equality-oriented). Values like equality, responsibility and social justice
are generally favoured over wealth, authority, and social power. Jamaicans also
tend to focus on respecting their elders (like in the 50s, 60s and 70s) and
politeness over being creative and choosing their own goals. Choosing this over
creativity and individuality is a foolish decision in my opinion, but again,
that`s just my opinion.
Farewell, fellow
travellers!
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