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Familias Sin Fronteras: Mujeres Unidas Por Su Historia, Berta E. Hernández-Truyol
Familias Sin Fronteras: Mujeres Unidas Por Su Historia, Berta E. Hernández-Truyol
Berta E. Hernández-Truyol
Does there exist a Cuban society that is culturally cohesive? Is Cubanidad dependent on territorial borders and political ideology? Can there be a singular narrative on Cubanidad that transcends geography and politics? This article asks those questions and posits that, while political and economic differences might result in very different lifestyles and ideologies, social and cultural tropes might provide some similarities and cultural cohesion. This thesis is tested through the study of available, albeit sparse, information on the role of Cubanas in society. First the role of women in Cuban society throughout history is examined. Next, changes in the laws …