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stratification system on
caribbean Societies
Elbernezer Andrew
Learning Objectives
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It has allowed for the representation of all sectors in society at
the national as well as local levels. The low status that was
given to immigrants after slavery has not continued. For
example, in Trindad and Tobago, East Indians have gained a lot
of economic power and have also increaslying been involved in
the political arena, having challenged the traditional African-
dominated politcal rule. In Guyana, political rule by indians has
been steady since the dominance of an African- based political
party in the Forbes Burnham era ( 1964-85)
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