The role of the family isnt the cure for the problems facing
Caribbean society since globalization has led to unemployment in
the Caribbean as some industries have not been able to compete
globally.Young generation are especially out of jobs in Caribbean
countries because of lack of opportunities.
There are numerous reasons why young people have such high
unemployment rates throughout the region. First, the recent global
economic downturn characterized by “recession, debt service
obligations, and declines in development assistance” significantly
decreased the number of job openings available.
A general lack of preparation leads to unemployment among the
young, as they often do not have the skills needed to compete
against older, more experienced workers. This is especially true in
low-income communities where there are fewer resources.Considering
that approximately 25 percent of the Caribbean population is
between the ages of 10 and 24, an increase in unemployment has
greater consequences for youth, their families, and society.People
who are suffering from unemployment are likely to have a lower
sense of self-worth because they are not actively contributing to
society.
So,just be recognising the role of family is not enough ,there
are more important problems being faced by people in Caribbean
societies righ from lack of jobs to no educational opportunities
and lack of skills development. Which is why there is high level of
migration to other developed countries seeking for better
opportunities. These problems need to be solved in order to develop
the Caribbean society.
Familial units suffer because they lack the added income that
could be contributed to the household. Furthermore, high rates of
unemployment and idleness among youth in general are correlated
with increased violent crime in these countries.
Jamaica and other Caribbean countries have tried to resolve
youth unemployment; however, the goal to lessen youth unemployment
in times of economic downturn would be better supported if there
were more emphasis on entrepreneurship and careful monitoring of
the programs’ success or failure.