Grenada Research Topics

Grenada isn't as widely known as some other Caribbean Islands. For this reason, many of the misconceptions I came across referred to some generalizations that are more broadly applied to the region as a whole rather than specific to Grenada itself. Here are some of the misconceptions that I will address.

1.) The education in Grenada is subpar

Similarly to the United States, school attendance is mandatory up to a certain age. In Grenada, students are required to attend until the age of 14. Once they have completed their equivalent 9th grade, they have the option to receive a school-leaving certificate if the student doesn't want to further pursue their studies. The country has put a great effort into expanding the educational opportunities on the Island over the past decade.

However, there is currently a shortage of skilled labor, specifically within the rural regions of the island.

2.) There is a lot of crime

The crime in Grenada is no different from any suburban town. There is petty theft and other similar crimes but nothing to lose sleep over.

3.) It's a tropical paradise all the time

While the temperature stays in the 80s year-round, it is not all sunshine all the time. The island has a very long rainy season which varies from May/June-November/December where there is very heavy rainfall.

Grenada generates most of its revenue through tourism, and as a result of this, the poorer, more rural parts of the islands are facing a lot of poverty. Although this isn't a brand new concept in the grand view of human history, Grenada is hit particularly hard because of how small the islands are. 

Grenada also has one of the highest unemployment rates in the Caribbean.

4.) They are basically like Latin Americans

While Caribbean culture and Latin American cultures have very similar vibes, Grenada is not a Latin American country. The primary spoken languages are English and Creole and the vast majority of the population is of African descent.

Resources:

10 Facts About Education in Grenada. (2020, September 21). Retrieved from The Borgen Project: https://borgenproject.org/education-in-grenada/

Britter, E. V. (2020, September 21). Grenada. Retrieved from Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/place/Grenada

Harris, J. (2020, September 20). Grenada. Retrieved from Virtual Caribbean Library: https://ggccaribbean.wpengine.com/listing/grenada/

Living in the Caribbean: 7 Ways to Adjust to Life in Grenada. (2020, September 21). Retrieved from St. George's University: https://www.sgu.edu/blog/veterinary/adjusting-to-living-in-the-caribbean/

Poverty in Grenada. (2020, September 21). Retrieved from The Borgen Project: https://borgenproject.org/rural-poverty-in-grenada/#:~:text=Although%20commonly%20recognized%20as%20a%20vacation%20destination%2C%20Grenada,lack%20of%20skilled%20laborers%20within%20its%20rural%20population.