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Related: About this forumThe Empowerement of Cuban Women
The Empowerement of Cuban Women
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According to the latest census, nearly half of Cubas heads of households are women. Women are the heads of families in 44.9 % of the countrys households, something which represents a significant development when we recall that, in 1981, only 30 % of them occupied this position.
There are many factors behind the empowerment of Cuban women, but one of the most important is their massive incorporation into the workforce and higher education 66 percent of Cubas professionals and experts are female, as are 50 % of the countrys healthcare workers. This gives women the possibility of supporting their children as men can. In addition, Cuban women earn the same salaries men do, something which isnt very common around the world.
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The participation of Cuban women in politics is notable. A total of 48 percent of the countrys deputies are women, or so Maria de los Angeles Florez, Cuban Ambassador before UNESCO, tells us. Today, Cuba is even prioritizing the appointment of female public officials. The truth of the matter, however, is that this trend predates the revolution.
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Current Cuban legislation is particularly protective of mothers: the children of working and single mothers are prioritized in State kindergartens. Women enjoy a 6-month, fully-paid maternity leave (which can be extended an additional 6 months, at 60% of their salaries). This leave can be granted the mother or the father. No Cuban woman can be fired because of pregnancy or lose their position following her maternity leave.
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The Empowerement of Cuban Women (Original Post)
Mika
Apr 2014
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roody
(10,849 posts)1. Also Cuba has excellent sex education,
access to contraception and reproductive health services.
Judi Lynn
(160,527 posts)3. Cuban women joined the revolution, as well, and fought against torturer, mass murdering Batista.
They have also invested a lot of themselves in Cuba's future.
Mika
(17,751 posts)4. The post-Revolution kids were treated like equals no matter gender.
They're grown up now, and functioning likewise.
Viva Cuba!