Exploration of Haitian Culture and Aging: Understanding Unique Perspectives
This research analysis delves into the cultural practices of Haitians, shedding light on how these practices shape their views on age and the aging process. From historical influences to values, rituals, dietary considerations, and medical care implications, this study aims to uncover the unique paradigms Haitians hold regarding aging and its significance within their culture.
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Haitian Culture and Aging Research Analysis of Cultural Groups
Outline Background History Values tradition rituals and festival .Rituals values Dietary considerations Medical care and implication in nursing Aging Grief Disease and aging Why this matters
Background The background to this study encompasses a research into cultural practices of Haitians that influence their perceptions of age and the aging process. Different aspects of their culture will be articulated in establishing the premise that Haitians have unique paradigms regarding age and aging.
History Haiti has a rich cultural heritage derived from Spanish, American and subsequently French settlements during the plantation era. When African slave labor was instituted in the early 17thcentury an influx of African slaves were brought to the island complementing the African diaspora predicament across nations of the world.Subsequently, achievements of the Haitian revolution seemed to have deployed black Haiti into a wilderness of poverty and underdevelopment. Consequently, Haitian religious culture was considered evil and their customs unconventional (Kenneth, 2002).
Values tradition rituals and festival Haitian values are strongly connected to their religious beliefs. European researchers have uncovered secrets of the voodoo religion casting aspersion of it being an obstacle to civilization in Haiti. However, as many eastern religious cultures Haitians have used religion to articulate freedom and redeem themselves from many of life s misfortunes. Traditional rituals and festivals include voodoo ceremonies; death rituals; rara and the hybrid artistic tradition (Arthur, 2002).
Ritual Values and Dietary Considerations Ritual values The values contained in rituals denote an offering to the Laos/Gods. Each ritual has a specific significance of praise and adoration as well as confirming protection, health and prosperity for the group of celebrants and the nation. Dietary considerations These are a combination of African and French dishes mutation; peppers are used both as a delicacy and for medicinal purposes and anti-aging agents. Highly seasoned rice and beans is the staple diet
Medical care and implications in nursing Medical care and implications for nursing impinge on religious beliefs and African herbal traditions. A significant percentage of the population looks first towards spiritual healing and herbal medicines before seeking modern scientific interventions. Therefore, contemporary nursing practices have to transcend these barriers to infiltrate Haitian communities.
Aging and Greif Aging Amelia Duarte de La Rosa (2012) offered the pathetic situation of aging Haiti to declare that it is aging without hope. This assumption emerged from evidence among the elderly reflecting poverty due to lack of state financial support as well as family assistance. Haitians do age gracefully and perceive age honorable (Duarte de La Rosa, 2012) Grief Grief emerges from death of loved ones, pain and suffering and national disasters. It is expressed through crying and sometimes screaming. The community refers to their various religious beliefs to cope with grief.
Disease and Aging Why it Matters? Disease and aging Disease and aging has serious impacts on the Haitian community. Again referencing Amelia Duarte de La Rosa (2012) the situation regarding disease and aging in Haiti is very serious. There is no sophisticated diagnostic testing nor social security checks for the elderly in Haiti. Their hope in is God (Duarte de La Rosa, 2012) Why this matters? A research concerning age and aging among Haitians living in Haiti and those scattered around the world is important. It creates an understanding into how culture can influence concepts of civilization; attitudes towards a people and nation s growth.
References Arthur, C. (2002). Haiti in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture. Interlink Publishing. Duarte de La Rosa, A. (2012). Aging without hope? Retrieved on October 27th, 2012 from http://www.granma.cu/ingles/ouramerica-i/23febre- Aging%20without.html Kenneth, K. (2002). The Caribbean Slave: A Biological History. Cambridge University Press. Makofsky, N. ( October, 27th2012). Rituals,Traditions and Celebrations in Haiti. US Today
