Girl Term Analysis

Bare-head

To go without wearing a head wrap. Head wraps are a common accessory worn by many Black Caribbean women. The wearing of head wraps is a tradition passed down from West African women who were… read analysis of Bare-head

Benna

– a genre of calypso music native to Antigua and Barbuda. Benna is a folk music characterized by sexually suggestive lyrics, call-and-response, and local gossip. Mother does not want the girl to sing benna in … read analysis of Benna

Dasheen

– Most commonly known as taro, dasheen is a root vegetable popular in China, Japan, and the West Indies. The vegetable looks similar to a potato and can be fried, roasted, boiled, mashed, and… read analysis of Dasheen

Doukona

– Also known as dokunoo, dokono, or dokunu in Jamaica, it is called kenkey in West Africa and konkee in Guyana. The dish is a pudding made from one of a variety of… read analysis of Doukona

Pepper Pot

An Amerindian meat stew that is popular in Guyana and the Caribbean. The dish, which is seasoned with cinnamon, hot peppers and cassareep (a hot, black liquid made from cassava) is usually served on special… read analysis of Pepper Pot

Wharf-rat Boys

Taken from the name of a kind of brown rat, a wharf-rat is someone who loiters around ship-loading docks with the intent of stealing from ships, containers, or warehouses. Mother’s insistence that the girl never… read analysis of Wharf-rat Boys

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