Title: Hispanics and Latinos - Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood
Headings: Hispanics and Latinos
Hispanics and Latinos
Overview and Background of the American Hispanic and Latino Population
Marriage in the Hispanic and Latino Community
Resources for Practitioners
Resources for Hispanic Families
Links to Other Relevant Information

Content: However, there are also Latino cultural commonalities that unify people of Spanish-speaking countries that are described in more detail below. There are a number of traditional beliefs about family relationships among Hispanics. Most of these beliefs overlap with philosophies of marriage and roles within the marital relationship. The extent to which Hispanics identify with or accept these cultural norms or mores, however, may depend on their country of origin and their level of acculturation and assimilation to the U.S. For instance, integration with American mainstream culture may weaken adherence to traditional Hispanic cultural views for second- or third-generation Hispanics born in the United States. Marriage in the Hispanic and Latino Community
Marriage in the Hispanic culture is often seen in a familial context-extending beyond the nucleus of the married couple. This perspective is influenced by cultural beliefs regarding family, for example, "colectivismo" (defined below). Familial relationships are regarded more highly than the marital relationship. Being a good parent to children and involving extended family members or close friends as trusted sources of support are common beliefs and practices upheld by the Hispanic / Latino community. Cultural Beliefs Related to Marriage: • "Colectivismo" emphasizes the needs of the group rather than the individual.