Rastafari

The history of Rastafarianism from Marcus Garvey and UNIA to modern globalization: key figures, events, and paradoxes.

Audit of 24 sources from Levikova’s article (2015): mono-dependence on Sosnovsky, obsolescence, absence of field data, score 3/10.

Gender roles, dreadlock discrimination, CROWN Act, legal status — gaps in Levikova’s research.

Full OSINT overview of Rastafarianism: verification of 17 theses by Levikova, 155+ sources, 5 key paradoxes of the movement.

Musical evolution of Rastafarianism: from ska and nyabinghi rhythms to global reggae. Marley, Tosh, Wailer, Burning Spear.

Rastafarianism in Russia: post-Soviet reggae subculture, Jah Division, Babylon in Russian context, subculture vs religion.

The ideological system and symbolism of Rastafarianism: Babylon/Zion cosmology, dreadlocks, colors, Lion of Judah, Ital diet, Iyaric language.

Cannabis as a sacrament in Rastafarianism: biblical foundations, ritual vs recreational use, legal status, harm reduction.