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The Book Club: Good Scammer

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The Importance of Putchwa Language and Cultural Identity

This chapter discusses the use of the Putchwa language in a book and its importance to identity. It mentions how Bob Marley incorporated Putchwa into his music, despite it being seen as a language for ignorant people. The chapter also highlights the struggles faced by Jamaicans in accessing education and professions due to the dominance of the English language.

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