The Education System of Grenada

Challenging the Prevailing Discourse about Indigenous Heritage Education in Grenada

“…In fact, the nation's cultural heritage is sometimes misunderstood, as the colonial powers neglected the totality of Grenada's history as insignificant to their interests. Instead, the nature of colonialism appears to have created a greater focus on transmitting ideologies of race, class, and status to the current society, which created a fragmented society (see Benoit, 2021) rather than the collective consciousness that is necessary for holding a society together (see Lukes, 1982, pp. 34-46).…”

“…Lewis, Benoit, and Lewis argue that Grenada's education system continues to be shaped by its colonial history and the religious authority of its origins. They further argue that the institution of education continues to be weak, and this weakness has prevented the development of national policy in favor of addressing the impact of colonial education on the population (Lewis, Benoit, & Lewis, 2021).…”