EP 1: Tribal Characteristics of Surinamese Society | Gwendolyn Smith

In the first episode of Identity Spectrum with SUPERSHARDA, SUPERSHARDA speaks with Dr. Gwendolyn Smith about the tribal characteristics of Suriname society, identity, conflict, communication styles, social behavior, leadership, and cultural habits. Together they explore how social structures, hierarchy, criticism, gender roles, and national narratives shape the way people in Suriname relate to each other and make decisions.

Dr. Gwendoline Smith, born in the Netherlands to a Surinamese mother and Dutch father, has spent decades studying tribal characteristics across various cultures, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. Her unique background gives her a valuable perspective on the dynamics of Surinamese society, making her insights particularly relevant and thought-provoking.

Connect with Dr. Smith: www.gwendolynsmith.com
Download Dr. Smith's paper "The Tribal Characteristics of the Suriname Society": https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372935734_The_Tribal_Characteristics_of_the_Suriname_Society

Identity Spectrum with SUPERSHARDA is a deep, inspiring, and consciousness-expanding podcast about who we are, who we have been taught to be, and who we dare to become. From Suriname, the diaspora, and the wider world, SUPERSHARDA explores identity in all its layers: personal, cultural, spiritual, and societal.

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