During the Revolutionary war, family life changed in terms of roles. Before the war, men would farm, hunt, fish and they ran businesses, but when the men were called to war, the women would step up and take the men’s jobs. Usually, women’s jobs were reserved for spinning and sewing and looking out for the children, but women became more independent during the war. After the revolution, Loyalists (those who were loyal to Britain) were treated harshly and were deprived of civil rights. They were fined as well as banished if more obvious that they were Loyalists. The more cautious loyalists eventually accepted the independence from Britain and blended in with the Patriots. The end of the war created some tension between the Loyalists and the Patriots with inequality and favoritism.
French Revolution
Most middle class and lower class referred to as the Third Estate and they lived lives under the privileged clergies. Most were forced to pay taxes and dues to the nobles and the church and didn't have a say in other obligations. As a result, inequality was normal in the Third Estate life. Life improved when taxes were lifted from being such a burden and the monarchy was destroyed. The people found a voice and they could vote for people to vote for laws and they began their own democracy. Even though the social classes were still present, the divide between them had decreased and became less severe.
Mexican Revolution
Before the revolution, more Spanish women emigrated to New Spain and changed the social composition of colonial society. In Spanish society, it was patriarchal in giving women property but by the late colonial period, women could be found running businesses. After the revolution, indigenous people lost their special status. Restrictive state legislation excluded peasants from many political processes and personal slavery was abolished.
Zimbabwe
Most lower-class citizens in Zimbabwe are literate and educated, so they are capable of understanding what is going on around them and creating their own educated opinions. However, despite being educated, they are unable to do anything about it, as was seen in 2008, when supporters of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai were beaten and murdered as a form of intimidation and control. The unemployment rates are also astronomical, so the majority of them have no real way actually getting money. They have the virtually no rights and are under the “dictatorship” of President Mugabe. Emmerson Mnangagwa is attempting to begin addressing the real issues that face Zimbabwe, especially those regarding the standard of living for the poor, lower-class. It is unknown what real differences will be able to be made, but simply acknowledging that they are there is the first step. The life of the rich, more specifically, the Mugabes, was one where they could do anything they wanted since if anyone disagreed, they would be beaten or killed, as happened in the 2008 election after Mugabe lost the first round. They were not liked by anyone, as they stepped on everyone that they believed to be below them, which was everyone. Their life was also filled with excessive spending, despite having starving citizens and families everywhere. Since the Mugabes are the best examples of the wealthy, upper-class, they will most likely be living in exile for the rest of their lives. The easiest place for them is Zvimba, Namibia since every other neighboring country is full of anti-Mugabe Zimbabweans. He’ll live comfortably, and more than likely won’t have to work another day for the rest of his life, which likely won’t be much longer, as he nears a century of life.