Social Studies Notes for (CXC) Exams

1. Caribbean Society and Culture

Aspects:

● History: Colonization, slavery, independence.

● Culture: Language, religion, traditions.
● Social Institutions: Family, education, religion, government.

2. Development and Use of Resources

Resources:

● Natural: Water, minerals, forests.

● Human: Workforce, skills, education.
● Capital: Machinery, infrastructure.

Sustainable Development:

● Importance: Balancing current needs with future resource availability.

● Practices: Renewable energy, conservation, recycling.

3. Regional Integration

Organizations:

● CARICOM: Caribbean Community.

● OECS: Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.

Benefits:

● Economic Growth: Trade, investment, job creation.

● Political Stability: Unified policies, conflict resolution.

4. Population and Settlement

Demographics:

● Birth and Death Rates: Indicators of population growth or decline.

● Migration: Movement of people within and between regions.

Urbanization:

● Causes: Economic opportunities, better services.

● Effects: Overcrowding, pollution, resource strain.
5. Governance and Politics

Systems:

● Democratic: Government by the people, free elections.

● Authoritarian: Concentrated power, limited political freedoms.

Processes:

● Elections: Voting to choose representatives.

● Legislation: Creating and enacting laws.