Category Archives: Caribbean Culture

A belief pervasive throughout the world about Guyana is the idea that a sense of hopelessness permeates its people, holding them back from progress.  There is a far-reaching sense of pushback in many areas of Guyanese life- from below-par education, … Continue reading →

One topic that is always controversial amongst the social work force is the idea of “licks,” or beatings that parents give to children as a form of discipline.  Even in the United States, the effectiveness of this form of punishment … Continue reading →