Living Inside the Revolution: An Irish Woman in Cuba

Living Inside the Revolution - An Irish woman in Cuba

by Karen McCartney

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I first arrived in Cuba in 1960, just a few months after the revolution. I was 22 years old, and I had come to the island as a volunteer with the International Brigades, a group of young people from all over the world who came to Cuba to help build a new society.

I had always been interested in Cuba. My father had been a member of the Irish Republican Army, and he had fought against the British in the Irish War of Independence. He had always told me stories about Cuba, and he had always said that it was a country that was fighting for its freedom.

When I arrived in Cuba, I was immediately struck by the sense of hope and optimism that was in the air. The people of Cuba had just overthrown a brutal dictatorship, and they were full of hope for the future. They were building a new society, a society that would be based on justice and equality.

I worked with the International Brigades for two years, and during that time I got to know the Cuban people very well. I learned about their history, their culture, and their aspirations. I also learned about the challenges that they faced, the challenges of building a new society in a world that was hostile to them.

In 1962, I decided to stay in Cuba. I had fallen in love with the country and its people, and I wanted to be a part of the revolution. I got a job as a teacher, and I began to learn more about the Cuban education system.

The Cuban education system is one of the most comprehensive and progressive in the world. It is free and accessible to all Cubans, regardless of their age, race, or gender. The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking skills and to promote social justice.

I taught in Cuba for over 20 years, and during that time I saw firsthand the impact that the revolution had on the lives of the Cuban people. The revolution had brought about a dramatic improvement in the standard of living for the majority of Cubans. Infant mortality rates had declined, life expectancy had increased, and literacy rates had soared.

The revolution had also brought about a profound change in the social fabric of Cuba. The old class system had been abolished, and a new egalitarian society had been created. Women had gained new rights and opportunities, and the gap between the rich and the poor had been narrowed.

Of course, the revolution was not without its challenges. Cuba faced a constant threat from the United States, and the country was subjected to a series of economic sanctions. The Cuban people also had to deal with the challenges of building a new society in a world that was often hostile to them.

Despite the challenges, the Cuban people remained committed to the revolution. They were proud of what they had achieved, and they were determined to continue building a better future for their children.

I left Cuba in 1984, but I have never forgotten the country or its people. I have watched with admiration as the Cuban people have continued to build their revolution, despite the challenges that they have faced.

Cuba is a country that has always been at the forefront of social justice. It is a country that has shown the world that another world is possible, a world that is based on peace, equality, and solidarity.

I am grateful for the opportunity to have lived in Cuba during the revolution. It was an experience that changed my life, and it taught me the importance of fighting for justice and equality.

I believe that the Cuban revolution is a model for the world. It is a revolution that has shown us that it is possible to build a better world, a world that is based on peace, equality, and solidarity.

Living Inside the Revolution - An Irish woman in Cuba

by Karen McCartney

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	864 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	196 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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