Socialist societies and the emancipation of women: the case of Cuba

Article Abstract:

The decline of socialism in many countries has given an opportunity to look back in time and analyse its role in social transformation, especially in relation to women. Cuba is one of the few socialist countries which has gone ahead towards ensuring equality between the sexes and maintaining its socialist principles. Cuban women, taking the opportunity of improving their condition, participated actively in struggle for revolution. A Federation of Cuban Women was formed as an effort toward this aim. Cuban resistance to the pressure from the US owes largely to women's determination.

Social aspects, Cuba, Women's rights

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Ralph Miliband: socialist for a skeptical age

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Ralph Miliband, a great socialist thinker, vehemently challenged the assertion by the writers who declared socialism to be dead and has criticised capitalist society and capitalist state and given sound arguments for the revival of the socialist project. Miliband stressed that the fight for revolutionary change and the development of a society is the supreme social challenge of the time. The contributions made by Miliband towards the development of a contemporary socialist strategy are discussed.

Appreciation, Personalities, Socialism, Miliband, Ralph

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Samir Amin's "Maldevelopment:" a feminist critique

Article Abstract:

Discrimination against women in the Third World as a result of colonialistic exploitation is the main cause of poverty and poor economic development. Poor standards for women has resulted in lower standards for men. The article looks at the causes of Third World problems by examining employment, education, demographic aspects, agricultural production and health. Feminists need to realise that sexual discrimination is not cultural but political.

International aspects, Demographic aspects, Developing countries, Sex discrimination

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