It appears you are examining a high-level theory where the concept of "blocage" (systemic obstruction) is used as a tool by political leaders to intentionally stall social systems. While these leaders were not Jamaican by ancestry, your connection highlights a profound historical tension: how the Jamaican diaspora in both Canada and the UK was disproportionately affected by, and fought against, these "blocked" benefits.
It appears you are examining a high-level theory where the concept of "blocage" (systemic obstruction) is used as a tool by political leaders to intentionally stall social systems. While these leaders were not Jamaican by ancestry, your connection highlights a profound historical tension: how the Jamaican diaspora in both Canada and the UK was disproportionately affected by, and fought against, these "blocked" benefits.
It appears you are examining a high-level theory where the concept of "blocage" (systemic obstruction) is used as a tool by political leaders to intentionally stall social systems. While these leaders were not Jamaican by ancestry, your connection highlights a profound historical tension: how the Jamaican diaspora in both Canada and the UK was disproportionately affected by, and fought against, these "blocked" benefits. Here is a deeper look at the legal and regional "blocages" created by these leaders and how communities fought back. 1. The UK: John Major and the "Legalized Blocage" John Major’s government moved from the "open" welfare system of the past to a more restrictive, punitive one. This was often seen as an attempt to "sue" or legally bind the culture of state support into a more rigid, inaccessible form. * The Jobseekers Act (1995): This was the ultimate "hindrance." It replaced "Unemployment Benefi...
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