The United Republic Of Haiti

“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities “- Stephen R Covery. Living in two different countries is an experience that is likely to open anyone mind. One raised in a smaller country, then moved to a larger country mixed with multiple culture is an experience not to be taking for granted. Full of hardships. Yet, despite lacking in the modern luxuries that are readily available in the United States, they also live a vibrant life full of flavorful food, music, dance, ritual and celebration. There are many differences in the way Haitians live in Haiti versus in America, including school, work, transportation, and environment and while not all of these differences are negative, it is obvious that the great disparity of wealth between the

The Dominican Republic (D.R.) has a deep-rooted history with the country of Haiti. This makes sense since they share the same Island. Yet, the culture, cuisine, and native languages are different and unique from one another. I was born in Haiti and spent a majority of my life living there until I immigrated to the United States with my parents. Although I have never been in the D.R. I have an interest in its history and people. As a female who has just entered the American marketplace as a worker I took particular interest in the role of women in the Dominican Republic workforce. In effect, I chose to explore the role of women in the labor force and how gender inequality affects their hiring prospects. Specifically, the unique challenges that affect Dominican women culturally that may prohibit them from entering the labor force. Additionally, systems of oppression that affect Dominican women 's opportunity for upward mobility. In exploration of these topics I used two academic research articles. First, “Social Context, Household Composition and Employment Among Migrant and Nonmigrant Dominican Women” by Douglas T. Gurak and Mary M. Kritz which explores how the household composition (among other things) of Dominican women affects their likelihood to be employed (Gurak & Kritz, 1996). Second, “Joining the Dark Side: Women in Management in the Dominican Republic”

Unlike in the United States women in Haiti suffer from the lack of rights and privileges available to women in most western countries. Gender inequality seems to continue to be a

For Haitians, to have extended family is the ideal, but where immigration is concerned, this is not always possible, as many family members may be left behind. The family dynamic is mostly matriarchal, but the man holds the ultimate power of decision-making in matters outside of the family and is typically the primary wage-earner. Common-law marriage is widely seen, and the woman usually takes the name of her husband and loses her own. There are often inconsistencies in the traditional ways of Haitian childrearing and accepted practices in American culture. Discipline is swift and physical and may be seen as abuse by American standards. Children are seen as a gift from God, and are cherished by the whole community. Family and community are very important to the Haitian people and those who emigrate are often still financially responsible for those left behind. To make up for the loss of family, many Haitians live as groups in the community to serve as a support system for one another, as well as for new immigrants, even if they are not biologically tied to the

The culture of Haiti is a various mix of African and European elements due to the French colonization of Saint Dominguez. I chose to research this culture for two reason one reason being that I have a friend who is Haitian and I never understood why she did what she did, or even her mother. The second reason is because many people in Haiti is associated with voodoo, and that’s something I personally wouldn’t get to involved with due to my religious views. Throughout this essay we will see in detail the differences in culture from ours to theirs. We will learn about their primary language, religion, their different values and beliefs and last but not least their social practices. While reading on Haiti I started to appreciate their culture more due to the fact that know.

The author, identified as the Haitian family, was the first interviewer. She was born and raised in Haiti. She became a resident in United States at the age of 20. As the author becomes accustomed to the American traditions, she still remains involved in her culture. Haiti consists of a large and diverse cultural heritage, coming from Spanish, French, and African traditions as well as its own Caribbean island culture (Makofski, N., 2016). Most Haitians are descendant of African slaves, and majority of the population are living in poverty. They have a very income gap in Haiti. Majority of male Haitians are farmers, and the women sell good in the market to make a living. More so, their eating habits are usually three meals a day for people that can afford it. Their main dish is rice and beans. When love one sick, the family is very involved, and will prepare a special soup

Haiti was once the first black independent republic in the world and the richest island in the Caribbean. Today Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the poorest countries in the world. What could have happened to Haiti in almost two hundred years of history? The country experienced repeated civil war and foreign intervention. Haiti is not isolated from the international world. Thus, it was not out of concern for ordinary Haitians that the United States intervened in Haiti. It was out of concern for profit and stability within the United States' own backyard. The purpose of this paper is to show the negative aspect that the United States had played in the government of Haiti.

Brief history… Haiti takes up about 1/3 of the land of the island Hispaniola, neighboring the Dominican Republic. The whole Island was once under the control of Spain in 1942 after Columbus made an appearance. In the 17th century, France colonized on part of the Island and renamed it Saint-Dominigue. It wasn’t until 1803…300 years, tens of thousands of African slaves, and one hierarchal social system later, did this chunk of land become the independent republic, Haiti. (1).

Haiti and the Dominican Republic are two nations that have been tormented with clashes, large amounts of neediness, political issues, human rights infringement, and disappointments of political administration. The genuine reasons why the connections in the middle of Haiti and the Dominican Republic have been so turbulent have been overlooked by Haitian researchers, Dominican researchers and legislators from both parts of the island too. My theory means to analyze the inquiry: Why have Haiti and the Dominican Republic had such a harsh relationship all through their history? This theory will endeavor to answer this inquiry utilizing the vehicle of outside arrangement.

The Republic of Haiti is located in the western hemisphere located between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. This mountainous landscape occupies a western portion of the island of Hispaniola that it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is marked with fertile valleys, mountain ranges, plateaus, and dozens of small streams and rivers. Its tropical climate tendencies are hot and humid, consisting of heavy rainfall and reoccurring natural disasters. Its location near the center of the hurricane belt contributes to these storms in addition to flooding, earthquakes, and occasional droughts. Mostly residing in urban areas, the Haitian population mainly consists of Africans while the majority of others are of mulatto decent. The

Dominican Republic was founded long ago. The land was amazing for growing crops. Many people started to become interested in what the country had to offer. Problems began to arise when people did not have many jobs to support themselves with. Economically the country was suffering but many things were experimented to increase the overall income of the people. Soon, agriculture was not the only source of income. The country relied on tourism, agriculture, and many other things to help them provide jobs to the people.

I chose this specific culture because the fall semester of my freshmen year of college, I met someone who became very close to me and she happened to be a Seventh Day Adventist from Haiti. She was one of my first friends and once we started talking about things I realized we were brought up differently, and had a wide range of different experiences that brightened our views of the world when we shared with each other. I have never been out of the country and her being from Haiti and also having a higher traveling experience than me made me want to explore my options of traveling outside my comfort zone more.

The caribbean is where a small island, contains two countries within its borders and a long history of conflict. Haiti and the Dominican Republic are two different country, with completely different cultures, from religion, to the food they eat, Two countries, with two different, yet correlating stories. A story of conflict is what unites these two countries. This paper will attempt to analyse that story, and answer how this small island came to be divided into two countries, and inhabited by two peoples of such different cultures. This paper will also take a small look at the results of this history, and it’s effects on both countries.

The Caribbean country, Haiti, is known to be one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. Despite the country’s wealth in natural resources, the people of Haiti have been plagued by decades of unstable government, corrupt leaders, and debilitating natural disasters. The small country was once known to be the wealthiest country in the West Indies. Dominated by its European oppressor, France, Haiti thrived in production during the slaving era. Haiti became globally known for its status of being the first African independent country after successfully overthrowing France in 1804. Despite being considered by the world as a failure for its inability to prosper after the revolution, Haiti is full of rich history and promising aspects that can one day lead it to become a world dominating country.

This paper 's thesis is that Haiti is such a poor state because of the large spread corruption that is seen throughout its government. Corruption, in any government can lead to the creation of a weak state. Haiti is a classic example of how the government corruption has robbed the country of an ability to deal with natural disaster. This corruption is causing the continued issues in Haiti and preventing international aid from reaching the areas where it would benefit the most.