What does this research mean for the field?

Ever Since We Small serves as a significant literary achievement and socio-cultural intervention that addresses themes of colourism and intimate partner violence in Trinidad. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The conversation aims to examine the literary and cultural significance of Ever Since We Small.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Dr Juanita Cox in Conversation with Celeste Mohammed

JCJuanita CoxRoyal Historical Society CMCeleste Mohammed

Key Points

The conversation aims to examine the literary and cultural significance of Ever Since We Small.
Discussion focused on themes of family saga and socio-cultural issues.
Analysis of the book's engagement with colourism and partner violence.
Exploration of language use, including Trinidadian Creole and folklore.
Ever Since We Small is recognized as a significant literary work.
The conversation highlights the social issues depicted in the book.
The use of Trinidadian Creole enriches the narrative and cultural identity.

Abstract

This conversation highlights Ever Since We Small as both a literary achievement and socio-cultural intervention. It explores the book’s sweeping family saga from Indian indentureship to modern Trinidad, its thematic engagement with colourism and intimate partner violence, the shifting lines between fiction and non-fiction and its unapologetic use of Trinidadian Creole and folklore.

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