RIP Seaga But You Still Have These Politicians Out Here Sweating

Written By The Yaad

Every year, around May to August, usually, there’s a repetitive argument that exist in Jamaica society. Whether on traditional or social media, this debate takes place where person inquire why do Jamaica’s authorities continue to mandate the wearing of jacket and tie for men in formal spaces - especially in a tropical climate. The thing is however, there was once a time in this country’s modern history, when the government of Jamaica went on a campaign to change societal norms - that is: change what male formal attire means in the Jamaica. Through this campaign, the safari styled dress suit known as the Kariba became arguably, the most popular formal dress suit in 1970’s Jamaica.

Additional Knowledge

BOOKS

  • Michael Manley: The Biography by Godfrey Smith

  • Race, Class, and Political Symbols: Rastafari and Reggae in Jamaican Politics by Anita M. Water

  • The Politics of Change: A Jamaican Testament by Michael Manley

FICTIONAL BOOKS

  • Old Story Time and Smile Orange by Trevor Rhone

ACADEMIC PAPERS

  • Rastafari: Culture of Resistance by Dr. Horace Campbell

ARTICLES

  • The New York Times: Kareeba - Jamaica’s Uniform (1976)

  • The Jamaica Observer: Fashion designer Ivy Ralph dies at 90 (2018)

MOVIES

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