This article discusses two conceptualizations of the Latin American family: familism, where family needs are placed ahead of individual development; and machismo. Machismo centers around aggression and sexual exploitation and could be considered anti-family. The causes for macho behavior are explored, and an attempt to theorize about these two approaches to family life is made.

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This article provides an updated review of the literature of family life among the Hutterian Brethren. Recent research indicates that there are significant changes occurring in this normally static group. In particular, a shift from community to family as the center of Hutterite life and decision making is noted. This appears to be mainly due to greater affection and equality in marriage, as well as greater societal influence in dating and fertility practices. Each area of the family life cycle-kinship, earl y childhood, the school years, adolescence, marriage, fertility, and later life-are all examined. Discuss ion of how the Hutterites may be focusing on more outward manifestations of their religion to balance out these deeper changes is included.

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