Mexican American Family
Throughout the course, Psychology of Families and Marriages, important topics relating to the way families function have been addressed, in addition to understanding different family structures and dynamics in specific cultural groups. Topics regarding families and these differences may include, initiating intimate relationships, communication, marriage, child–rearing practices, work and family, divorce, and families in later life. Accepting and recognizing that every family stands uniquely, is a significant factor in understanding and appreciating the family and their values. Latinos are the leading and fastest growing population in the U.S. As of 2015, they are considered the largest Mexican-origin population worldwide aside from Mexico
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It is important to understand that everyone has a different story and his or her lifestyle may not fit with what the research suggests. From the articles listed above, we can identify the similarities between Hispanic and American families. For instance, both mothers and fathers apart of both cultures, have comparable roles in the family dynamic. Mothers tend to be more involved on a day-to-day basis, and fathers are supportive authoritative figures. We have also learned that Hispanic families with a strong tie to Mexican culture are more harsh on their daughters versus their sons, all the while, American families try and maintain similar guidelines for their children. Lastly learned, are the differences among Latino families being more likely to highlight the continuation of harmony and avoid controversy and conflict within the family circle while American families use more of assertiveness and argumentative characteristics. When considering this information about Hispanic culture and comparing it to my own American, Caucasian culture, it is apparent that there are differences, however, there are far more similarities for the themes discussed. For example, when growing up, my parents utilizing assertiveness and argumentative characteristics were common, however, there was never a lack of praise, or demonstrations of love. Like Hispanic families my mother often provided more day-to-day involvement while my father provided significant support and an authoritative role. When discussing household responsibilities my siblings and I were all treated the same, regardless of age, or
It is important to understand that everyone has a different story and his or her lifestyle may not fit with what the research suggests. From the articles listed above, we can identify the similarities between Hispanic and American families. For instance, both mothers and fathers apart of both cultures, have comparable roles in the family dynamic. Mothers tend to be more involved on a day-to-day basis, and fathers are supportive authoritative figures. We have also learned that Hispanic families with a strong tie to Mexican culture are more harsh on their daughters versus their sons, all the while, American families try and maintain similar guidelines for their children. Lastly learned, are the differences among Latino families being more likely to highlight the continuation of harmony and avoid controversy and conflict within the family circle while American families use more of assertiveness and argumentative characteristics. When considering this information about Hispanic culture and comparing it to my own American, Caucasian culture, it is apparent that there are differences, however, there are far more similarities for the themes discussed. For example, when growing up, my parents utilizing assertiveness and argumentative characteristics were common, however, there was never a lack of praise, or demonstrations of love. Like Hispanic families my mother often provided more day-to-day involvement while my father provided significant support and an authoritative role. When discussing household responsibilities my siblings and I were all treated the same, regardless of age, or