Date of Award
4-2001
Document Type
Honors Project
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Geography
Department Chair or Program Director
Nicholas, Joseph
First Advisor
Bowen, Dawn
Second Advisor
Hanna, Steve
Third Advisor
Gable, Eric
Major or Concentration
Geography
Abstract
This study considers representation within the media as a method of fostering a sense of community and identity among a group of people, as well as a strategy to achieve political and economic gains. The subject of this investigation is the Garifuna of Belize and the representation of their identity through various media outlets, including documentary film, websites, news articles, scholarly writing and trade books. Furthermore, this paper explores the development of these representations of the Garifuna as a strategy for improving the political and economic strength of the community.
Recommended Citation
Wilcox, Sharon E., "The Garifuna of Belize: Strategies of Representation" (2001). Student Research Submissions. 264.
https://scholar.umw.edu/student_research/264