CSEC Social Studies Exam Review

Flashcards based on CSEC Social Studies Paper 02 - General Proficiency exam paper.

Name two family types, excluding single-parent families, commonly found in the Caribbean.

Nuclear family and extended family.

State two factors contributing to the evolving roles of males in Caribbean families.

Increased female participation in the workforce and greater emphasis on shared parenting responsibilities.

What is 'brain drain'?

The emigration of highly trained or qualified people from a particular country.

Name two push factors that contribute to brain drain.

Limited job opportunities and low salaries in the home country.

Identify three territories labeled A, B, and C on the map of the Caribbean region.

Territories will vary based on the actual map provided, but examples include: A: Jamaica, B: Trinidad and Tobago, C: Barbados

What geographical grouping do Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados belong to?

The Caribbean islands.

Name two agencies that attempted regional integration.

CARICOM (Caribbean Community) and the OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States).

Identify one factor that hinders attempts at regional integration.

Lack of harmonization of economic policies among member states.

State one benefit of regional integration to CARICOM member states.

Increased trade opportunities among member states.

Identify two agents that help to transmit Caribbean culture outside the region

Caribbean diaspora and tourism.

State two instances where Caribbean culture has been showcased to persons from outside the region

Carnivals in the diaspora (e.g., Toronto Caribana) and Reggae festivals in Europe.

Explain 'First-past-the-post' electoral system:

An electoral system where the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins, regardless of whether they secure an absolute majority.