“Independence and Its Aftermath: Suriname, Trinidad, and Jamaica”
Maingot “Independence and Its Aftermath: Suriname, Trinidad, and Jamaica”–Class, race, crime, and violence: There’s an assumption that after emancipation efforts and with political and economic independence efforts that previous issues of class, race, crime, and violence will be mediated and/or disappear with new regimes and political orders. However, Anthony P. Maingot presents critical evidence from post-colonial power struggles in Suriname, Trinidad, and Jamaica that contradicts this assumption. Describe and analyze Maingot’s arguments about Jamaica while also utilizing non-Wikipedia web resources to fill in some of these historical and political gaps. Use specific examples and cite thoroughly in your response.