Power And Everyday Practice By Jamaica Kincaid

In western society, it is easy to overlook the privilege found in travelling. The practice of tourism is not an alien concept, it was once only a luxury the wealthy could afford to maintain. In recent times, the privilege of travelling can now be seen exercised within the working class. With the rise of tourism, many countries depend on the financial growth witnessed through the increase in vacationing. Because of this, society witnesses a struggling power dynamic of the citizens of the north deciding to travel down to the south for cheaper accommodations. This brewing tale illustrates the economic gap witnessed internationally. As more countries depend on tourism, job growth reaches a point where the citizens are forced to depend on foreigner-based jobs to earn a means of living. Through the examination of the four advertising deals, we understand the social inequality that allows for affordability per night, accessible maid services, meal + laundry service at minimal cost, and

To increase international traffic, tourist destinations aim for low affordable prices to entice visitors. Which shortcuts those who inhabit. As mentioned in the text, ‘Power and everyday Practice’ by author Jamaica Kincaid, “they are too poor to go anywhere. They are too poor to escape the reality of their lives; and they are too poor to live properly in the place they live, which is the very place you, the tourist wants to go” (Kincaid 350). Because tourist-focused countries build their economy from international traffic, the government prioritizes the happiness of the guest compared to their own people. A staggering power dynamic witnessed in this transaction is the government and corporations creating affordability. By making the destination affordable, international travel increases, generating more economic growth, while still paying workers the bare