From Colonialism to Neoliberalism: The Co‑production of Poverty and Environmental Degradation in Haiti
The purpose of this research paper was to make an apparent connection between the currentenvironmental degradation of Haiti and its long history of slavery, poverty, gender inequality,political insecurity, and economic repression. The text begins by explaining colonization andslavery's role in setting up agriculture as the driving force of the nation's economy, then goes todemonstrate how this form of agriculture has proven to have lasting effects on the health of theenvironment, citizens, particularly female farmers, and Haiti's position in the globalized market.In order to support the arguments presented, research was conducted using a variety of booksand articles focusing specifically on Haiti, Haitian women, its environmental and social issues,and the economic state of Caribbean countries. The author proposes an increase in environmentaleducation and government support and the incorporation of modern and sustainable technologyto improve Haiti's worsening economic and social conditions.