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The changes in women's roles in the Cuban LF after the revolution are examined. Women in Cuba are urged to join the LF, not only to help create material abundance, but also to be able to realize themselves & to achieve total awareness. Economic & social conditions before the revolution made it difficult for women to get an education or a good job. After the revolution many educational & training programs for women were developed. Efforts were made to get women into the LF, & by 1974, 25.3% were women. However, because most women were not receiving any help with their housework, many women decided to stop working & stay at home. For this reason, most women have had less opportunity to receive the knowledge & skills necessary for obtaining leadership positions. As a result, women are not fully represented in the leadership ranks. Various groups such as the Feminine Front & the Incorportation & Permanence Commission were established to aid women in achieving job permanence. Child-care centers, shopping programs, laundry facilities, & housework aids were also provided. Resolutions stating that both working partners (husband & wife) had to share equally in the housework were passed to relieve women of their "second shift." Although some progress has been made, there are still some areas that need to be opened up before Cuba will have a truly equal society. 2 Tables. M. K. Razo.