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Abstract

The present study looks at how A Small Place (1988) a novel-autobiography by Jamaica Kincaid and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) interact. It analyzes how the legacy of the colonial and tourist sector has caused human rights violations against local communities in Antigua. The article argues that if Antigua and other comparable communities are to develop, the triangle of colonialism, tourism, and compromised government must adhere to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and implement tangible measures to sustain human rights and advance workable developments. In the novel, Kincaid' furiously pinpoints the exploitations against the people of Antigua who suffer from colonialism and its aftermath. Hence, this paper traces four articles of the UDHR and compares them to violations happening in Antigua: The conclusion calls for further research into the Declaration Principles' utility in preventing human rights violations.

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Article

First Page

20

Last Page

32

Publication Date

3-15-2024

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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