1. Traditional Gender Roles of Men and Women in Hispanic Culture

2. 3 Roles Hispanic Culture
There are three gender-specific roles that are part of the traditional Hispanic experience. These include
Marianismo (female self-sacrifice),
Hembrismo (femaleness), and
Machismo (male self-respect and responsibility)

3. “The Macho Man”
Machismo, also known as the macho man, defines behaviors that men are taught to adhere to like, being dominant and independent. 
The machismo role views the man as being in charge of the family.
They do not show weakness.
They are the protector and provider of the home.

4. Female Roles
Marianismo defines behaviors of women as being submissive and dependent on the male. 
Role stresses the importance of caring for their children. 
The housewife
Hembrismo role focuses on a female’s strength to persevere through life’s obstacles.
Single mother
Independent woman

5. Female Roles
Because it is important for Hispanic woman to have a family, the Hembrismo role is not as accepted with many Hispanics. 

6. Boys & Girls
Boys are brought up to work hard and are educated on the importance of providing for their family when they grow up. 
Girls on the other hand, learn feminine traits and are taught the importance having children when they grow up when their role changes to being a wife and mother.