Texture-based hierarchies exist in Jamaican school policy enforcement. Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey 22.1% of children eat fast food 3+ times a week.
When it comes to entertainment, Jamaican school girls have a wide range of options:
Kingston’s "Sovereign Centre" and "Half-Way Tree" transport centre, or Montego Bay’s "Fairview," are the secular cathedrals of teenage entertainment. A "mall lime" involves walking laps ("parading"), buying a bubble tea or an ice cream from Devon House, and pretending not to notice the boys from the rival co-ed schools. The "verified" girl knows which shop has the best air conditioning, which security guard is strictest about loitering, and the exact time to leave before the crowd turns rowdy.
Shanique is an avid fan of Jamaican music, particularly dancehall and reggae. She loves artists like Spice, Shenseea, and Protoje, who inspire her with their energetic beats and meaningful lyrics. When she's not listening to music, Shan enjoys watching Jamaican films like "The Wailers" or "Rude Boy."