Part 2: Communism and its Effect on Society
Within the United States we are very fortunate to have a government that allows us to be economically and socially free, which allows our society to make significant advancements by means of technology and currency. Sometimes we take these things for granted, and forget to realize that in several other developing countries like Cuba, certain luxuries are not readily available. Under the rule of a communist revolutionist, Cuban citizens, like the citizens of Gilead, were not able to fully expresses their own individuality as Internet access was severely restricted and set salaries were put forth by the government. Now, due to the recent demise of their former prime minister, Fidel Castro, the country is …show more content…
The video starts off with a former Cuban engineer who found new life in being a taxi driver in his city. He states, “On my worst days, I make $60. A doctor makes $40 per month. So I like being a taxi driver. Not an engineer” (0:00-0:22). Cuban citizens have altered their professions in order to become financially stable. Right after the socialist revolution in 1959, Fidel Castro’s government took control almost all private corporations and property. All restaurants, factories, hospitals and homes were property of the government. In addition, the State arranged prices for everything and determined how much people got paid. However, they are many loops in which citizens have gone through to bypass this economic reform. For example, taxi drivers are of their own private sector and can choose to charge passengers as much as they choose. It is completely unjust to have set prices that will not increase or decrease depending on how hard you work or based on your own career choice. In relation to individuality, people may not be able to get the education needed or pursue the career they choose in the fear of personal economic
Within the United States we are very fortunate to have a government that allows us to be economically and socially free, which allows our society to make significant advancements by means of technology and currency. Sometimes we take these things for granted, and forget to realize that in several other developing countries like Cuba, certain luxuries are not readily available. Under the rule of a communist revolutionist, Cuban citizens, like the citizens of Gilead, were not able to fully expresses their own individuality as Internet access was severely restricted and set salaries were put forth by the government. Now, due to the recent demise of their former prime minister, Fidel Castro, the country is …show more content…
The video starts off with a former Cuban engineer who found new life in being a taxi driver in his city. He states, “On my worst days, I make $60. A doctor makes $40 per month. So I like being a taxi driver. Not an engineer” (0:00-0:22). Cuban citizens have altered their professions in order to become financially stable. Right after the socialist revolution in 1959, Fidel Castro’s government took control almost all private corporations and property. All restaurants, factories, hospitals and homes were property of the government. In addition, the State arranged prices for everything and determined how much people got paid. However, they are many loops in which citizens have gone through to bypass this economic reform. For example, taxi drivers are of their own private sector and can choose to charge passengers as much as they choose. It is completely unjust to have set prices that will not increase or decrease depending on how hard you work or based on your own career choice. In relation to individuality, people may not be able to get the education needed or pursue the career they choose in the fear of personal economic