SOCI 3430 Chapter Notes -Cuban Revolution, Eastern Bloc, Neoliberalism
4 Nov 2014
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In this week"s reading, charles mckelvey presents how and why the cuban revolution took place. The reading also explores the state"s situation before and after the uprising of civilians to overthrow the government in power. Charles mckelvey presents in the reading not only a third world revolution but the expansion of anti-colonial, anti-neocolonial and anti- imperialist movements seeking to construct a more democratic world order. The cuban revolution stands out as a critical point of resistance to neoliberal globalisation. Its continuing survival after the collapse of the soviet union and the socialist bloc is witness to its vitality and profound legitimacy in the eyes of the majority of the cuban civilians. The movement had a long-term effort, strength and resistance to die, despite all hurdles. Through a planned economy and the institutions and mass organisations of the revolutionary state, cuba has begun the process of transforming the mass of producers and citizens into the real preservers of their identity.
