Cubans are Hispanics, of course, and 40 years of socialism have not completely erased the traditional Hispanic values that Cubans have always held. In fact, there is evidence that the Cuban brand of socialism has been tailored somewhat to complement, or at least not to confront directly, the traditional values. Cuban Hispanics, however, has always been tempered by influences from its Black community, and many of these influences have been given pride of place by the …showed first 75 words of 740 total…

…showed last 75 words of 740 total…and the mainstream centers focused on cleanliness, structured learning, achievement, and fixed schedules. In 1971, all programs were centralized and only the mainstream approach was continued. Centers emphasize group play, and children are overtly taught that they should be part of a group. One observer has found that day care centers try to break down sexist attitudes. Boys play with dolls or pretend to be nurses, while girls pretend to be the household providers or doctors.