Define ‘the family’ and ‘kinship’

Literature review; secondary sources of data, which are identified and properly cited

  • Define ‘the family’ and ‘kinship’
  • Identify scholarly perspectives on the emergence of family forms in the Caribbean. Explain definitional differences of family and kinship as these are represented in western and colonial perspectives during the pre and post emancipation periods in the Caribbean
  • Critically review assumptions and explanations of gender roles provided by scholars for relevance and adequacy
  • Evaluate different perspectives on the modern and contemporary issues affecting family and kinship in the Caribbean
  • Research is clearly grounded in relevant literature
  • Claim/Hypothesis is clearly articulated