What U.S. Latinos Say About ‘Machismo’
A large majority of Latino adults have heard of machismo. And among those who have heard of it, 73% say machismo among Latinos is a bad thing.
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We explore the diverse views and experiences of Latinos in America with in-depth surveys and demographic snapshots. Our work focuses on capturing the diverse attitudes and experiences of the Hispanic population living in the U.S., particularly around topics of identity, culture, political participation and social mobility. This work is part of our wider race and ethnicity research portfolio.
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A large majority of Latino adults have heard of machismo. And among those who have heard of it, 73% say machismo among Latinos is a bad thing.
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