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Jamaica Arise: The 75 Year History of the PNP

What was the role that the (PNP) played in the anti-colonial struggle? The People's National Party ( PNP) played a democratic and a mediator role in the anti-colonial struggle. It helped to fight against the oppressive system, and also the unfairness of the colonizers to the Jamaicans and the Negros, who were treated likes slaves, and in best cases had to work inhumanly to get some money in order to live. I think that it is also important to add, that the PNP remains until today as a model of search for equality and democratic rights. What was/is the role of women throughout the 75 years of the PNP? The women have a stronger role and representation throughout the 75 years of the PNP, resulting in the creation of the PNP wome n' s movement. In this period , there where stabilized two of the most important statutes, the Equal Pay for Men and Women Act, and also the Maternity Leave Act. How did the implementation of democratic socialism affect the Jamaica...