Full Description
Afro-Caribbean Dynamics of Sex and Relationships: Reclaiming the Caribbean Sexual Narrative examines the complexities of sexuality and relationships in the Caribbean, shaped by colonial legacies, cultural norms, and evolving gender roles.
Through seven original research studies, it explores a wide range of topics related to sexuality and intimate relationships, including body image and sexual satisfaction, sexual socialization and communication, perceptions of unconventional relationships, the psychological impact of adverse childhood experiences on intimate relationships, family structure's influence on sexual identity, sexual decision-making among Caribbean youth, and the intersections of mental health, trauma, and intimacy. This book challenges Eurocentric narratives, offering a culturally grounded framework for understanding Afro-Caribbean sexuality.
Bridging psychology, sociology, and history, it is essential reading for scholars, researchers, and academics in gender, sexuality, Caribbean studies, and postcolonial mental health.
Contents
Healing Chants: Afro-Caribbean Dynamics of Sex and Relationships
PART I Painting on the Canvas
1 Charting the Caribbean Landscape: Theoretical Foundations of Sexual Behaviour
PART II Lineal Markers on the Landscape: The Evidence
2 Diverse Sexual Practices and Attitudes Amongst Men and Women in Jamaica
3 Sexual Socialization and Communication About Sex in Barbados
4 An Investigation of Body Image Satisfaction and Sexual Satisfaction in Barbadians and Jamaicans: Exploring Differences amongst Gender and Sexual Orientation
5 The Influence of Gender and Family Structure on the Sexual Self-Concept, Sexual Knowledge, and Sexual Behaviour of Jamaican Adolescents
6 The Relationship between ACEs, Attachment Styles, and Intimate Partner Violence in a Jamaican Cohort
7 Perceptions and Experiences of Sexual Behaviour, Infidelity, and Relationship Satisfaction in Trinidad and Tobago
PART III The Difficult and Complex Spaces on the Canvas
8 Sex, People, and Caribbean Systems
PART IV Completing the Piece, for Now
9 Completing the Piece, for Now: Themes and Interconnections
