Analyze the effects of the Cuban Revolution on women’s lives and gender
relations in Cuban in the period from 1959 to 1990.
In time and context sentence, many with: From 1959 to 1990, the Cuban Revolution…. This indicates
that the revolution went on from 1959 until 1990. 
There were poorly conceived categories of argument in the simple thesis.
 Categories of argument must be clear.
 There should only be a single interpretation of thesis arguments.
 Be clear on what was “women’s lives” and what was “gender relations.”
 The prompt said to “analyze the effects;” it did NOT say to analyze how people felt about the
effects.
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Arguments concerning household responsibilities
Arguments concerning women’s social standing
Women’s lives improved greatly since they were free to pursue an education
New rights they gained from the revolution made their lives more difficult
Noticed strained gender relations as the government promised female equality
Some viewed the changes as not complete
Others were satisfied with the change that occurred
Everyone else just viewed the change as hindering society overall
Women’s lives were changed for the better
People still saw the need for more change
Gender relations were affected in that men felt that women had too much freedom and women
felt that they were working more
Many saw improvement in gender relations
Some described the revolution as having positive effects on female lives
Few saw it as having negative effects on female lives
Women’s lives improved with education
Some believed women’s lives improved because of the higher amount of opportunities they had
Others saw the revolution as strenuous on gender relations, which were unequal
Women are still being discriminated against
Revolution has liberated women from previous gender roles
Some believe that the revolution helped women’s rights
Others felt the revolution did not make things better
Women are still taking on a heavier burden than men
Women have a greater role in society because of education
The revolution has made women more equal to men
Women were given better opportunities
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Some still thought conditions were the same on women’s lives
Some women’s lives improved with the application of better schooling
Some women’s lives had more job opportunities
Many males thought women should retain their lower status
Women’s lives were affected positively with the granting of more rights
Women’s lives improved, but they still wanted greater equality
Gender relations were still strained because of the male population’s obvious opposition to
women’s liberation
Many women believed that they achieved liberation from men
Other women believed that the revolution brought about little to no change
Men wanted to keep dominating women in Cuban society under the patriarchal system
The Cuban Revolution helped spark the feminist movement
Women took a more active part in non-domestic affairs
Tensions in society arose because of reforms
Women enjoyed greater equality with men
Liberations for gender equality was a major success in the workplace and led to an increase of
female workers
Equality in the domestic household was not as easy to achieve due to resistant males
Women’s lives improved with the chance to get their own education and being equal in their
homes and in their country
The relationship between men and women worsened
An effect on life included the acquiring of work or education
Effects of gender relations include involvement in politics and men’s perspective on women’s
involvement
The revolution affected women’s lives by giving women more opportunities in careers,
education, and a larger role in politics
The revolution affected the Cuban women gender roles such as the household structure
Equal rights, education, and the growth in family tension totally changed women’s life after the
revolution
Some in the country noticed dynamic sexual differences and discrimination
Others strongly supported the revolution
Others sought support for groups, causes, and organizations that gained popularity during the
era
New rights caused changes in relations with men, education, and equality
Many women and others were strong advocates of the revolution due to the many reforms that
gave women more rights
It was an “emancipation” from a male dominated society
Others viewed the revolution with great contempt and were against it
Some believed the revolution’s effects on lives as positive
Another group rejected the “successes” of the revolution
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Gender relations swayed towards pre-revolution
The lives of women greatly improved domestically
Their lives outside their house has improved
The revolution changed women’s lives for the better
Women promoted the revolution
There were still people against the revolution
Women are living harsher and have greater responsibilities
According to gender relations, women are either equal or not equal to men
Some people agreed with the idea of increased freedom for women in political life
Many are supporting the government politically
Several disagree with the revolution because it strains gender relations
Many believed the revolution had a positive effect on women’s lives and gender relations
Others felt had more of a negative effect
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