Maleness, usually associated with the male’s superiority over the female by virtue of gender.

 Related to the figure of the Virgin Mary, who symbolizes the attributes of the ideal woman.  “Selfless, sacrificing, and nurturing”

 (Respect) - a means of reinforcing male authority over women and children.

Ritual kinship, like a godparent

Cultural attitude that places the interests of the family over the interest of the individual and is the basis of the traditional Cuban family structure.

Suggests that individuals have minimal control over their environment.

Latinos prefer to seek help from community members who are viewed as cultural insiders such as spiritual leaders, extended family, and friends over mental health practitioners because they have greater investment in the greater good of the community as members of the same collectivistic community