Here we go again! It baffles me every time. Why exactly is it that as a Caribbean people we are followers and not leaders? Our shows within the region all express how much the cultures of the “developed nations” influence our way of life. This in my opinion is another case of cultural imperialism. It is a situation that allows these North America and Western European media products to emphasize their dominant attitudes and values.
A friend once said that Caribbean people are very “flowery and creative”. I too, honestly do believe that; however the items produced by the various media within the region have me doubting.
Let’s make a list of all the shows that duplicate foreign media.
- · Digicel Rising Star
- · GBN Gospel Star
- · Mission Catwalk
- · Synergy Soca Star
- · Grenada’s Got Talent
- Synergy TV Supermodel
I am pretty sure that many more can be added to this list.
In my opinion, as a Caribbean community we need to be trendsetters. We need to use our talents and develop shows that are totally Caribbean. I pose this question to you,
Do you think that as a region, we should limit the amount of foreign media that invade our shores?
This technological era has its many advantages, but for the region and its availability and accessibility to the peoples allows these foreign media to invade our shores quite easily. Many also believe that these new technologies help to create and maintain the freedom of the press. In so doing it generates a problem of erasure of indigenous cultures. Once again I pose this question to you,
Do you think that as a region, we should limit the amount of foreign media that invade our shores?
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