Jessimym Reneau

Machismo by Jessimym R

Gender equality is the fifth sustainable goal, and it is a touchy subject. Gender equality is a fascinating and controversial aim. While the United Nations focuses on women and girls, it is apparent that women in many parts of the world are still suffering. Gender equality is the long-term goal on which I concentrated my interest. Gender roles are systemic in a rural area that is heavily impacted by Latino culture. Traditionally, the Latino male is the economic provider, while the Latina female is in charge of domestic tasks, particularly child care. The extent to which this traditional role impacts Latino gender relations is influenced by women's empowerment in society. Latino men have a history of pushing "Machismo," a prominent gender role. Machismo is a strong sense of masculine pride. Machismo is a Latin American social behavior pattern in which a Latino guy has an oppressive attitude toward anyone in a position lower than his, demanding complete subservience. Machismo takes the form of violence against women and a lack of economic, social, and political opportunity. Reduced gender-based violence requires an understanding of machismo and its influence in culture, society, and politics. Machismo is more than a word in Latino culture; it is so deeply ingrained in the culture that it is not only accepted, but also expected. Machismo is a topic that should be examined in any study of Latino communities, yet it is frequently overlooked. Machismo is a social behavior pattern in Latin American culture in which a Latino male displays an overpowering attitude toward anyone in a position he regards as inferior to his, demanding full servitude. Machismo is commonly associated with a negative meaning; nevertheless, "macho" has positive components in traditional Latino culture that are often overlooked. Latin men are expected to be a "Varon," or guardian of the extended family, who is kind, responsible, determined, and strong of character (Wood, 1997). Aggression, physical strength, emotional insensitivity, and womanizing are some of the more well-known negative features of machismo. Machismo is explored as well as an overview of the conventional Hispanic family and male relationships. "It can be associated with both pleasant and negative feelings." On the plus side, it prescribes that males must act bravely in order to safeguard their families' honor and welfare." In this circumstance, the male-female Hispanic connection would be one of protector and protection. "The negative characteristics of machismo frequently lead to binge drinking and high-risk behaviors" (Galanti, 2003). While machismo is a continuous social issue in a tiny village in Belize, the support provided by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is valuable. There are numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have aided women's empowerment around the country; I will highlight a few in this article. Firstly, The Women's Department remains one of Belize's prominent organizations dedicated to improving women's lives. Since 1978, the Women's Department has sought to empower women via a variety of progressive initiatives, including women's training classes, school-based public education, support groups, and community activities to raise awareness about domestic violence and women's issues. The Women and Family Support Department's major purpose is to promote gender equality and equity, allowing women and men to participate fully in the development and reap all of its benefits. It aims to promote women's economic development and empowerment, reduce gender-based violence in order to contribute to the creation of a safe environment, and advocate for gender-sensitive policies, plans, activities, and initiatives. This non-profit organization takes the initiative and promotes women to be self-sufficient. They offer cooking, cake decorating, acrylic nail application, sewing classes, and a variety of other activities to assist women in providing for their families. Secondly, Patchakan Village's Women's Group owns the House of Dorcas. The house is used as a training facility for women and youth by a group of ladies. They provide classes in arts and crafts, sewing, and earring design, among other things. They provide spiritual direction to its members and community members in addition to skill training programs. They can keep the house running thanks to donations from overseas church members and other community organizations. Thirdly, The Toledo Maya Women Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering indigenous women via educational initiatives. It is also important to know that there is no limitation in assisting women to be better for themselves. It's also crucial to understand that there are no limits to supporting women in becoming better for themselves.

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