Introduction
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The Caribbean is a diversity of cultures from across the world. Each of the Caribbean islands has a unique and distinct cultural identity that was molded by early European colonialists, the African slave trade, as well as indigenous Indian tribes. Its rich culture is not confined to the food, dress, language, music and dance. The families across the Caribbean practice different variations of the culture and this includes family unions. Family unions speak to the how the family is formed. In the Caribbean there are three main ways by which the family comes together. these include: legal marriages, visiting relationships and common-law unions.
Task
Task 1- Individual work
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Click the above link and listen to the lyrics of the popular dancehall song.
- How does dancehall and music in general influence young people's attitude to family life, sex and relationships?
- What is monogamy?
- What is polygamy? Present findings in a creative way e.g. song, poem or drawing
- In your view which of the following is most popular in Jamaica. (polygamy or monogamy)? Give reason for your response.
- Find one country in which polygamy is legal.
Task 2- Group work (No more than 4 members)
In no less than two pages review the following article on the Muslim's view on polygamy. Include in your review how the Christians view differs from that of the Muslims (based on the article).
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20150614/case-polygamy
Process
1. Read the articles below to get further insight on the influence of dancehall music on family life.
NOTE for Article 1 - Information can be found in paragraphs 13 -15.
Article One- https://debate.uvm.edu/dreadlibrary/thielen.html
Article Two- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3354427/
2. In order to understand the difference between monogamy and polygamy what the video below
polygamy and monogamy
Click and watch
Polygamy in Iran (a Muslim community)
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2. Read the paragraphy below then collect pictures which highlights at least two advantages and two disadvantages of each type of union.
Visiting relationship
in visiting relationships the couple involved do not share the same residence but do engage in sexual relations.
In the visiting relationship the visiting parent is not necessarily counted as a family member since he or she is not in permanent residence in the household. In such a household the family is a single-parent family.
Common-Law Unions
In these unions the couple are not married but they do share a common residence and have sexual relations.
Evaluation
Students must work effectively in pairs and present thier findings in a creative way. Final pieces must be sent by email to the facilitor.
Rubric for marking
- Two ways dancehall influences family life clearly outlined - 4 marks
- One way dancehall influences sexual behaviour fully explained - 2 marks
- One way it affects relationship - 2 marks
- Difference between monagomy and polygamy clearly identified in a creative way- 6 marks
- Creativity- 3 marks
- Content- 4 marks
- Language- 2 marks
- Evidence of participation - 2 marks
Total 25 marks
Conclusion
Based on all that you have learnt which family union do you prefer na would hope to have in the future. Give THREE reason for your choice.
Share your answers on the class blog- family10e.blogspot.com
Credits
Thanks to all those who have assisted and participated in the planning and execution of this lesson.
Students of this century must be involved in thier own learning and be responsible indivduals as they build team work and collaborative skills in this global village.
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Teacher: K. Brown
RHHS
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