Other ethnic groups believe that all Haitians practice voodoo, that is not true at all because we have a variety of religions. People would say: you don’t look Haitian, or you look Haitian, or you are too light skin to look Haitian; how does a Haitian look like honestly? How? Are we all supposed to be dark black, look poor, and look violent since Haiti was declared as one of the poorest and most violent countries in the Western hemisphere. I get offended when people say such things, they are just being ignorant. Haitians are always late; some Haitian may be late but doesn’t anyone around the world ever late? Some people have asked if I speak Haitian, how can I speak Haitian, Haitian isn’t a language it is a nationality, Haitians speak French …show more content…
When I was young my mom was an accountant at a company, and my dad was the minister of agriculture; so, they were in charge of the expenses of my health. As a kid, I had a lot of ear infection and a scalp problem (I had a lot of dandruff); they spend a lot of money for that. Other culture may think that Haitian are too poor to afford health services or have educational opportunities but they are wrong. There are a good decent amount of upper class and middle-class Haitians. The health services you may need sometimes may not be offered or not be given with intense care and more advanced technologies and people usually fly abroad (those who can afford it go to the US, others would do go DR; all depend on the amount of money you have). We may not have modern medical care but we use herbs. We might make tea out of it or take a bath, it depends on the type of sickness. Haiti’ education is tougher and you learn more. My cousin who left Haiti when he was almost done with high school when he went to Cardozo HS in Queens and he said the mathematics and science that he was studying was materials he studies at a younger grade in Haiti. Haiti education is more about memorization and you learn a lot, when I came to HS I was doing homework all the time, there was barely anything to study. I wish I did finish High school in Haiti, not in the US, but things happen, you cannot have everything you
Although the thought of being involved in such rituals is scary, I developed a deeper understanding and appreciation for the practices that Haitian voodoo participants, if it is appropriate to refer to such people as, engage in. The most impressive bit of information that I will keep with me is to be less judgmental of others; “people who practice voodoo believe in the same God as Christianity, but they also believe in communicating with other spirits, who serve various roles in healing, casting spells, and more” (Boudreaux, 2015a, p. 110). As a golden rule, I know that I should not be judgmental of others anyway, but I am human and am prone to quickly create stereotypes in my mind. I don’t always share those thoughts, but thinking makes me just as guilty as doing or saying. I am thankful for the reminder that all people are children of God, and I should research and learn about different beliefs before I make a judgmental decision, if I make that judgment at
It’s stated more than once in this story that a true and honest living is not easily come by for any native of Haiti and they earn very little money when a job is available. The people are paid an insubstantial wage, live in shantytowns, and often times go to bed with their stomachs distended from a voracious and unforgiving hunger. In The Norton Mix Introduction to Literature, Danticat shows these significant consequences of the Revolution through stating that when it got really bad for the family, they would boil ground sugar cane so that it would get rid of the hunger pangs that often tormented the children of the poor (p. 229). The way they live shows the negative effects of the Revolution by showing that although they are technically free, they are still oppressed through economic conditions and puny and sporadic
Jamaican heath care is very poor. There is only one small hospital for every parish. There are about three dozen hospitals or clinics on the island, but most are not reliable because of the violent crimes that consume the hospitals and most are overpopulated. Because of this, most people die at young ages.
The difference between the structure of the educational system in Haiti and the United States are the following ones: Schools in Haiti are divided in four levels: Primary, Secondary, Vocational and Technical, and University. On the other hand, United States’ structure has the following levels; Kindergarten, Elementary school, Middle school, High school, College and University. Schools in Haiti have a different educational system than the United States. Students remain in the same classroom for the whole day. In contrast, in the United States students go to different classrooms during the day. In Haiti there are a few things that are quite different; in Haiti during break time schools do not pr...
The struggle between white and black in colonial Haiti was a defining characteristic of its society. With over 550 000 slaves and only 32 000 whites, the eurocentric attitude towards people of other cultures and ethnicities was not just a problem in Haiti but also around the world. Unlike the American Colonies, who had a large population of white people of all economic standards, Haiti’s colour imbalance was most prevalent at the top. With a white ruling and working class in America, the relationship established between the United Kingdom (UK) and it’s
Haiti lifestyle and America lifestyle is different. In Haiti They don’t have the same sources as Americans do. In fact, Most Haitians don’t have Electricity and rely on charcoal for energy. While in America most people are able use stoves or microwaves to prepare food quickly. People in Haiti don’t bathe as much as people in America because they don’t have access to clean or running water. However, In America people are able to bathe every day. In America people often eat 3 meals a day which is breakfast, lunch and dinner. In Haiti they only eat 2 meals a day. Haitians usually eat bread and coffee in the morning and later on the evening they eat fried meat like goat, chicken, pork etc. Americans on the other hand, may eat eggs, bacon, sausages,
The African diaspora in the Spanish Caribbean – namely, in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico – fomented the emergence of a syncretic identity. Likewise, this historical period brought forth similar ethnobotanical hybridity. This study endeavors to highlight the role of plants in the medicinal and spiritual practices that have come to characterize Afro-Caribbean cultures, as reflected in Santeria and traditional medicine (curanderismo). Of central focus will be the degree to which, according to social circumstances and the ecological profile of the Caribbean, West African plant knowledge was appropriated in the Spanish colonies, and how related customs were adapted to the new environment.
This helps faster healing process and better patient outcome. All the families believe in God`s existence even though the White American family does not believe in His healing power but mostly depends on western modern medicine. As Filipino family believe in God`s healing power, modern western medicine and herbal treatments, they also believe that God is the creator of all things even the one who invent modern medicine. The Haitian family also religious but use modern medicine for health issues. They all eat mostly from home and cook their healthy ethnic food from the scratch which if good because obesity is not prevalent in their families. They all participate in celebrations from their ethnic groups and religious holidays and festivals. The Haitian mostly celebrates religious festival not traditional because they are mostly voodoo related and it`s not part of their
Being born and raised in the poorest third world country in the western hemisphere, Haiti is one of the reason that sparked my interest in Public health. Haiti’s level of poverty, health inequity and governmental corruption jarred me more after moving to the United states at the age fifteen. According to the World health organization, approximately more than half of Haitians lack access to timely health care services. Furthermore, my mom worked as a public nurse in Haiti for over twenty-eight years. I was able to witness first-hand the difference she made in her patient’s lives and the communities. My mother’s commitment to public health education centered care gave me insight to understanding that a public health professional is an individual who is capable of building up and empowering communities
Vonarx, N. (2007). Vodou, Illness and Models in Haiti: From Local Meanings to Broader Relations of Domination. Anthropology in Action, 14, 18-29. Retrieved from: http://stream.massey.ac.nz/mod/folder/view.php?id=953133
Adjusting to a new culture and environment is a normal process and can generate a wide variety of reactions and feelings. However it might be easy to everyone who has to encounter it. When you first experience a new culture everything seems exciting and new to you. This is because being in a new culture your curiosity and interest of the new surroundings, and possible the anticipation and appreciation of the new opportunities to be found in the new culture (Cultural Transition and Adaptation, 2007). One thing that someone for a different culture has happen to them when coming to a new place is culture shock. This happens when the person primary focus on the differences between one’s home culture and the new culture. Also, they focus on the problems that will arise due to those differences between cultures. One culture that was examined was the Jamaican culture.
'Out of Many, One People', this is the Jamaican motto. This motto can be seen and understood through many elements of Jamaican culture.
The education system there in Nepal is totally different; in the physical aspect i.e. infrastructures, in comparison to American. Classroom here in The United States are well equipped with technologies. Students gets a chance to learn from different sources rather than depending on teacher as a whole. On the other hand, the students there in Nepal are totally dependent on the teachers and textbooks. They rote whatever their teacher has said without knowing a single fact what the teacher is talking about.
Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat highlights the various differences in Haitian culture from the American culture we grow up with by showing us various Haitian parables. The use of these Haitian parables not only gives a look into the values of another culture, but their usage explains earthly and unearthly things with an underlying meaning or a moral. By utilizing the parables and their interpretations, Danticat foreshadows a character’s death and reveals the metaphors for a deeper pain in life.
Also, Ghana provides cheaper healthcare compare with other countries. Government aided or funded hospitals provide treatment options for patients from underprivileged communities at a much cheaper rate. In fact, in many instances, depending on the infrastructure of the nation, of course, health care is completely free for people from poor communities. Without hospitals, each person would be dependent on the much more economically taxing private doctors, and poor people would find it virtually impossible to seek proper treatment.