Cultures impacted by colonization tend to contribute to oppression on the basis of binary gender.
“The term Alpha male is [another] good example,” he says.
Consider ‘intercultural’ as well as ‘intracultural variability’ within the Latinx community."
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Complicated Masculinity
The effects of Machismo can manifest in surprising ways.
Machismo could also promote inconsistent condom use, creating risk.
“Conforming to traditional masculinity prevents men from seeking mental health care and counseling,” he says.
Jimenez explains, “The public needs to be aware of the diversity of the Latinx community.
Outreach must be [both] culturally sensitive and appropriate.”
Successful interventions manage to address social norms.
Marianismo co-exists with Machismo, and they keep the status quo of traditional gender roles alive, she says.
There is a huge gap in knowledge, she says.
