Needless to say, the revolution sparked a dramatic impact on race relations in Cuba. After the collapsed of Soviet Union in 1991, “Castro was forced to formally expand tourism and self-employment, and to allow relatives to send remittances from abroad” (Cuba’s race problem, 2008:88). The economy was stabilized, but race equality eroded. Chances for Blacks …show more content…
However, there was a clear distinction between white and black for housing, jobs, education, health care, and other aspects. In the YouTube video, “Professor Gates interviewed participants in the Revolution, education stood out as the unavoidable topic as it was lauded as an egalitarian spirit” (Black in Latin America E01, Cuba: The Next Revolution, 2011). It really was something that many of us take it for granted versus the people of Cuba value it more than anyone …show more content…
Cuba might have a rough start on education, but as time travels, they have many successful stories that the world still has no idea of. Inevitably, Castro’s education principles set a solid foundation for the nation as it progresses in the future. Utilizing education as one of its major weapon to educate people and at the same time spreading the revolution propagandas. It has indeed left some impactful histories for generations to learn.
Literacy, access to all, and teachers matters were the major methods in establishing Cuba through education. Literacy Campaign aid illiterate to become literate and further expanded it to non-whites, women, and rural areas. Gaining the access to free education and having experienced instructors to teach requires a lot of dedication and sacrifice. Castro twisted Cuba as a Socialist, yet, Marxist ideologies were top priorities as the government provides scholarships ensuring students the ability to take government approved