The male and the oldest hold the greatest power and demand respect of the others. The father is looked to be the protector and the provider for the family. Women are expected to be submissive and are devoted to the home, their husband and the children and often self-sacrificing y placing the needs of others above theirs. The family concept is very important in the Mexican culture and is usually multigenerational. Extended families usually live close together or under the same roof. Family values that are instilled in children include loyalty, respect, obedience and conformity to family rules. (Hancock
The male and the oldest hold the greatest power and demand respect of the others. The father is looked to be the protector and the provider for the family. Women are expected to be submissive and are devoted to the home, their husband and the children and often self-sacrificing y placing the needs of others above theirs. The family concept is very important in the Mexican culture and is usually multigenerational. Extended families usually live close together or under the same roof. Family values that are instilled in children include loyalty, respect, obedience and conformity to family rules. (Hancock