Why do you think that there is so much conflict between mothers and daughters in the novel Dreaming in Cuban?

1) Why do you think that there is so much conflict between mothers and daughters in the novel? Concentrate on the relationship of one mother and daughter pair.
According to psychologists, there are 4 major recognized parenting styles: authoritative (parent has high expectations, is demanding yet responsive, open to communication); neglectful (emotionally and physically distant, unaware of friends or teachers and everyday experiences); permissive (lenient, avoiding confrontation); and authoritarian (demanding, but not responsive, little nurturing).
2) How would you characterize the particular parenting style in the pair which you chose? Give specific examples and reasons for your response. Sometimes a parent may exhibit two styles. Explain why you chose the style or styles.
This paper allows you to take a look beyond marianismo to think about how women (mothers and daughters) interact in the novel.
3) Does marianismo enter in their relationship? If so, how?

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