Jamaica, known as the fatherless country, has an illegitimate birth rate of more than 80 percent. How open is it

How open can a country really be?

Many people believe that the Netherlands has been very open in retaining the legalization of the sex trade industry.

But who would have thought there was a more "outrageous" country in the world?

The proportion of illegitimate children here is as high as 85%, and it is even called the "Fatherless country".

And which country is this?

- There are bastards everywhere

The Caribbean island nation of Jamaica is known for its relaxation, sun and sand, but in recent years it has been embroiled in controversy for another reason - an alarming rate of illegitimate children.

According to the latest figures released by the Government Statistics Office, the proportion of children born out of wedlock in Jamaica has exceeded 50%.

This rate is much higher than the average of other countries and regions in the world, which makes many experts and scholars at home and abroad surprised and worried.

But the actual situation may be worse than the official data, some private research institutions estimate that the real proportion of illegitimate children is even as high as 85%, which is undoubtedly a shocking figure.

The reason why there is such a high rate of illegitimate children has a lot to do with Jamaica's historical background as a British colony.

Some of the old customs of colonial rule have continued to this day, for example, many young people do not value marriage, preferring the freedom of non-marital cohabitation.

Now, generations down, the custom has taken root.

Jamaica's high rate of illegitimate births has made it an important country in the Caribbean, and has attracted a lot of attention.

Experts say the rise in illegitimate births means many children are chronically deprived of a father's guidance and rely too much on their mothers to carry the burden of the family.

Such children are often in a weak position in the growth environment and educational resources, and are easy to commit crimes.

In fact, statistics show that Jamaica's crime rate is more than five times that of the United States, which is not unrelated to its high rate of illegitimate births.

In the face of such a thorny social problem, the Jamaican government and all sectors of society are also actively responding.

The relevant departments have set up special agencies to carry out family education and parenting courses.

Some foundations also provide grants to single-parent families in need. At the same time, Jamaica has also stepped up controls on unmarried births in an attempt to legally curb the spread of high rates of illegitimate births.

-- The history of colonization --

Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, was once the land of the Arawak Indian people.

The climate here is pleasant, tree-lined and criss-crossed by clear rivers, and locals call it the "Land of Water and trees." The Arawaks live in harmony with nature, love their homes, and are hardworking and simple.

However, after the 15th century, Europeans began to colonize the New World. Columbus himself sailed to Jamaica in 1494 to claim the territory for the Kingdom of Spain.

In this way, the homeland of the Arawaks became a Spanish colony. The colonists renamed the island "San Diego" and began a long reign.

The Spanish in Jamaica not only plundered resources and local labor, but also transported a large number of African slaves to serve in the farms and mines.

The Arawaks were brutally massacred and enslaved, and their ancestral homes collapsed under the feet of the colonists.

In the mid-17th century, Jamaica became a British colony.

The British continued the practice of using African slaves as cheap labor, and large numbers of black slaves were forced to come across the ocean. They struggled under oppression, with many separated and their homes ravaged year after year.

The unfortunate fate of the British colonial rulers is destined to leave an indelible imprint of evil on this land.

Jamaica finally regained its independence in 1962, but the cultural legacy of colonial rule continues to this day.

Customs formed under the influence of Spanish and British colonialism still firmly bind Jamaican society.

For example, free cohabitation is far more common than formal marriage, and illegitimate children are common.

-- The social atmosphere creates the situation --

To this day, Jamaican society remains open-minded about gender relations.

Sex education has been weak for a long time, coupled with the influence of patriarchal culture, people treat marriage and fertility with a more liberal concept. Many women take the initiative to choose a single life, the pursuit of independence, refusing the constraints of marriage.

They generally have a higher level of education and economic status, and are fully capable of raising their children independently.

In contrast, Jamaican men are far less educated and economically qualified than women. Most men's income is limited, and it is difficult to bear the full financial burden of the family independently, so the marriage rate is also low.

Under the influence of this gender income gap and life difference, having children outside marriage has become the choice of many families.

It should be noted that the high rate of illegitimacy has had a number of serious negative effects on Jamaican society.

First of all, stable family relationships are essential for the healthy growth of children, yet many Jamaican children have a long-term lack of father's education and guidance, which affects their learning and character development.

Secondly, open sexual attitudes also aggravate the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, and the chaos of family relations may also encourage domestic violence and juvenile delinquency.

In addition, the large number of single-parent families in Jamaica has placed a heavy financial burden on the government. Many families who lack a father's breadwinner rely on the social security system for living allowances, adding to the pressure on government spending.

Faced with the social crux of the pros and cons, the Jamaican government and all sectors of society are trying to find a solution.

On the one hand, they have increased their efforts in family education and sex education, hoping to fundamentally reshape people's healthy ideas about family and marriage.

On the other hand, the government has also begun to explore a more equitable social security system to reduce the burden on families and improve the quality of the population.

- Where should change come from

Jamaica, a small island nation in the Caribbean, was once the richest part of the British West Indies.

However, over time, this once "British treasure" has fallen into poverty and backwardness.

Poor economic and educational development is the root cause of Jamaica's high rate of illegitimate births and other social problems.

In terms of economic strength, Jamaica belongs to the ranks of low - and middle-income countries, with a per capita GDP of just over US $5,000, far behind other countries in the region.

Agriculture and tourism are Jamaica's mainstay industries, but economic growth has been sluggish due to climate and market volatility. A large number of people are Mired in poverty, and it is difficult to escape the threat of food and clothing.

Poverty not only affects people's living standards, but also aggravates the contradiction between the rich and the poor. Jamaica has a Gini coefficient of 0.63, which means that the gap between rich and poor is very serious. The lives of the rich and the poor are so different that the two classes of people almost form "parallel worlds."

The biggest harm caused by the wealth gap is the extreme imbalance of educational resources. The children of rich families receive a good private education, while the children of poor families are confined to poorly funded public schools.

The cycle of intergenerational poverty is exacerbated by gaps in the quality of education that determine the outcomes of children in the future.

In education, in addition to the lack of funds, the biggest shortcoming in Jamaica is the serious lack of gender education in the curriculum. The lack of necessary sex education for growing teenagers leaves them at a loss in the face of both physical and psychological changes.

Coupled with the open and free sexual attitudes of the public, it is easy to lead young people into the wrong path of having children outside marriage.

In addition, Jamaica has a special ethnocultural phenomenon - the widespread adoption of the new sign language religion "Rastafarai".

The sect emphasizes male supremacy and believes that marriage is a form of slavery and that marital relationships should be avoided. Under the influence of this trend of thought, people are no longer so averse to having children outside marriage.

Therefore, Jamaica's high rate of illegitimate children is not so much the result of social openness as the inevitable product of poverty and backward education and cultural defects.

If we want to fundamentally solve this social disease, it is not enough to rely on legal means or moral education, we must mobilize the strength of the whole society to promote economic development and education reform.

The government should improve the social security system to provide basic survival guarantee for poor families. At the same time, we need to increase investment in education, especially to build more high-quality public schools in remote rural areas and slums, so as to create a good learning environment for children.

In the curriculum, it is also necessary to strengthen the content of sex education, and cultivate children's correct physiological health and ethical concepts from an early age.

In addition to the efforts of the government, all sectors of society should also increase publicity efforts and take the initiative to cultivate a healthy and upward social atmosphere. The rich class should take the initiative to assume social responsibilities and subsidize the education of children from poor families by donating money to school.

At the same time, it is necessary to encourage men's sense of responsibility for fatherhood, advocate marriage culture, and gradually change the blind view of marriage among Rastafarai believers.

Only by fundamentally solving the problems of poverty and backward education in Jamaica, and creating equal opportunities for the people from both material and spiritual levels, can the social malpractice of high illegitimacy rate be finally reversed.

After all, only by getting rid of poverty and receiving a good education can people really establish a correct concept of marriage and childbearing.

Jamaica has a long way to go, but with perseverance, the island will one day regain its former prosperity.How open can a country really be?

Many people believe that the Netherlands has been very open in retaining the legalization of the sex trade industry.

But who would have thought there was a more "outrageous" country in the world?

The proportion of illegitimate children here is as high as 85%, and it is even called the "Fatherless country".

And which country is this?

- There are bastards everywhere

The Caribbean island nation of Jamaica is known for its relaxation, sun and sand, but in recent years it has been embroiled in controversy for another reason - an alarming rate of illegitimate children.

According to the latest figures released by the Government Statistics Office, the proportion of children born out of wedlock in Jamaica has exceeded 50%.

This rate is much higher than the average of other countries and regions in the world, which makes many experts and scholars at home and abroad surprised and worried.

But the actual situation may be worse than the official data, some private research institutions estimate that the real proportion of illegitimate children is even as high as 85%, which is undoubtedly a shocking figure.

The reason why there is such a high rate of illegitimate children has a lot to do with Jamaica's historical background as a British colony.

Some of the old customs of colonial rule have continued to this day, for example, many young people do not value marriage, preferring the freedom of non-marital cohabitation.

Now, generations down, the custom has taken root.

Jamaica's high rate of illegitimate births has made it an important country in the Caribbean, and has attracted a lot of attention.

Experts say the rise in illegitimate births means many children are chronically deprived of a father's guidance and rely too much on their mothers to carry the burden of the family.

Such children are often in a weak position in the growth environment and educational resources, and are easy to commit crimes.

In fact, statistics show that Jamaica's crime rate is more than five times that of the United States, which is not unrelated to its high rate of illegitimate births.

In the face of such a thorny social problem, the Jamaican government and all sectors of society are also actively responding.

The relevant departments have set up special agencies to carry out family education and parenting courses.

Some foundations also provide grants to single-parent families in need. At the same time, Jamaica has also stepped up controls on unmarried births in an attempt to legally curb the spread of high rates of illegitimate births.

-- The history of colonization --

Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, was once the land of the Arawak Indian people.

The climate here is pleasant, tree-lined and criss-crossed by clear rivers, and locals call it the "Land of Water and trees." The Arawaks live in harmony with nature, love their homes, and are hardworking and simple.

However, after the 15th century, Europeans began to colonize the New World. Columbus himself sailed to Jamaica in 1494 to claim the territory for the Kingdom of Spain.

In this way, the homeland of the Arawaks became a Spanish colony. The colonists renamed the island "San Diego" and began a long reign.

The Spanish in Jamaica not only plundered resources and local labor, but also transported a large number of African slaves to serve in the farms and mines.

The Arawaks were brutally massacred and enslaved, and their ancestral homes collapsed under the feet of the colonists.

In the mid-17th century, Jamaica became a British colony.

The British continued the practice of using African slaves as cheap labor, and large numbers of black slaves were forced to come across the ocean. They struggled under oppression, with many separated and their homes ravaged year after year.

The unfortunate fate of the British colonial rulers is destined to leave an indelible imprint of evil on this land.

Jamaica finally regained its independence in 1962, but the cultural legacy of colonial rule continues to this day.

Customs formed under the influence of Spanish and British colonialism still firmly bind Jamaican society.

For example, free cohabitation is far more common than formal marriage, and illegitimate children are common.

-- The social atmosphere creates the situation --

To this day, Jamaican society remains open-minded about gender relations.

Sex education has been weak for a long time, coupled with the influence of patriarchal culture, people treat marriage and fertility with a more liberal concept. Many women take the initiative to choose a single life, the pursuit of independence, refusing the constraints of marriage.

They generally have a higher level of education and economic status, and are fully capable of raising their children independently.

In contrast, Jamaican men are far less educated and economically qualified than women. Most men's income is limited, and it is difficult to bear the full financial burden of the family independently, so the marriage rate is also low.

Under the influence of this gender income gap and life difference, having children outside marriage has become the choice of many families.

It should be noted that the high rate of illegitimacy has had a number of serious negative effects on Jamaican society.

First of all, stable family relationships are essential for the healthy growth of children, yet many Jamaican children have a long-term lack of father's education and guidance, which affects their learning and character development.

Secondly, open sexual attitudes also aggravate the spread of sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS, and the chaos of family relations may also encourage domestic violence and juvenile delinquency.

In addition, the large number of single-parent families in Jamaica has placed a heavy financial burden on the government. Many families who lack a father's breadwinner rely on the social security system for living allowances, adding to the pressure on government spending.

Faced with the social crux of the pros and cons, the Jamaican government and all sectors of society are trying to find a solution.

On the one hand, they have increased their efforts in family education and sex education, hoping to fundamentally reshape people's healthy ideas about family and marriage.

On the other hand, the government has also begun to explore a more equitable social security system to reduce the burden on families and improve the quality of the population.

- Where should change come from

Jamaica, a small island nation in the Caribbean, was once the richest part of the British West Indies.

However, over time, this once "British treasure" has fallen into poverty and backwardness.

Poor economic and educational development is the root cause of Jamaica's high rate of illegitimate births and other social problems.

In terms of economic strength, Jamaica belongs to the ranks of low - and middle-income countries, with a per capita GDP of just over US $5,000, far behind other countries in the region.

Agriculture and tourism are Jamaica's mainstay industries, but economic growth has been sluggish due to climate and market volatility. A large number of people are Mired in poverty, and it is difficult to escape the threat of food and clothing.

Poverty not only affects people's living standards, but also aggravates the contradiction between the rich and the poor. Jamaica has a Gini coefficient of 0.63, which means that the gap between rich and poor is very serious. The lives of the rich and the poor are so different that the two classes of people almost form "parallel worlds."

The biggest harm caused by the wealth gap is the extreme imbalance of educational resources. The children of rich families receive a good private education, while the children of poor families are confined to poorly funded public schools.

The cycle of intergenerational poverty is exacerbated by gaps in the quality of education that determine the outcomes of children in the future.

In education, in addition to the lack of funds, the biggest shortcoming in Jamaica is the serious lack of gender education in the curriculum. The lack of necessary sex education for growing teenagers leaves them at a loss in the face of both physical and psychological changes.

Coupled with the open and free sexual attitudes of the public, it is easy to lead young people into the wrong path of having children outside marriage.

In addition, Jamaica has a special ethnocultural phenomenon - the widespread adoption of the new sign language religion "Rastafarai".

The sect emphasizes male supremacy and believes that marriage is a form of slavery and that marital relationships should be avoided. Under the influence of this trend of thought, people are no longer so averse to having children outside marriage.

Therefore, Jamaica's high rate of illegitimate children is not so much the result of social openness as the inevitable product of poverty and backward education and cultural defects.

If we want to fundamentally solve this social disease, it is not enough to rely on legal means or moral education, we must mobilize the strength of the whole society to promote economic development and education reform.

The government should improve the social security system to provide basic survival guarantee for poor families. At the same time, we need to increase investment in education, especially to build more high-quality public schools in remote rural areas and slums, so as to create a good learning environment for children.

In the curriculum, it is also necessary to strengthen the content of sex education, and cultivate children's correct physiological health and ethical concepts from an early age.

In addition to the efforts of the government, all sectors of society should also increase publicity efforts and take the initiative to cultivate a healthy and upward social atmosphere. The rich class should take the initiative to assume social responsibilities and subsidize the education of children from poor families by donating money to school.

At the same time, it is necessary to encourage men's sense of responsibility for fatherhood, advocate marriage culture, and gradually change the blind view of marriage among Rastafarai believers.

Only by fundamentally solving the problems of poverty and backward education in Jamaica, and creating equal opportunities for the people from both material and spiritual levels, can the social malpractice of high illegitimacy rate be finally reversed.

After all, only by getting rid of poverty and receiving a good education can people really establish a correct concept of marriage and childbearing.

Jamaica has a long way to go, but with perseverance, the island will one day regain its former prosperity.