Family and Colour in JamaicaMacgibbon & Kee, 1968 - 208 pages |
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Page 59
... given him much greater social prestige than in the past . At the present time the prestige of the black man is probably higher than at any time in the history of the island . In practice this means that there are greater economic ...
... given him much greater social prestige than in the past . At the present time the prestige of the black man is probably higher than at any time in the history of the island . In practice this means that there are greater economic ...
Page 64
... given area prominent black people are usually admitted to public functions at hotels such as dances , but if they ... given to the lighter coloured is as tacit as that given by the society as a whole . Fair coloured mothers will prevent ...
... given area prominent black people are usually admitted to public functions at hotels such as dances , but if they ... given to the lighter coloured is as tacit as that given by the society as a whole . Fair coloured mothers will prevent ...
Page 129
... given names of power- ful people who it is felt will protect them . There is obviously a feeling that the attribute of power or influence associated with a great name will be transferred to another bearer of the name . All religious ...
... given names of power- ful people who it is felt will protect them . There is obviously a feeling that the attribute of power or influence associated with a great name will be transferred to another bearer of the name . All religious ...
Contents
PREFACE BY DR MEYER FORTES page | 9 |
AUTHORS FOREWORD TO THE FIRST EDITION | 15 |
The Origins of the Colourclass System | 42 |
Copyright | |
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