Definitions for MACHISMO
mɑˈtʃiz moʊ, -ˈtʃɪz-, mə-machis·mo

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1. machismonoun

   exaggerated masculinity

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1. machismonoun

   A strong, and by some considered exaggerated, sense of manly pride, associated with an attitude that the proper expression of masculinity includes virility, courage, and an entitlement to dominate, especially over women.

2. machismonoun

   An exaggerated sense of power entitling one to dominate others; as, the civilian authorities occasionally need to rein in the military's machismo.

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1. machismonoun

   exaggerated masculinity

2. Etymology: First attested 1940, from American machismo, from macho, + suffix -ismo.

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1. Machismo

   Machismo (; Spanish: [maˈtʃismo]; Portuguese: [maˈʃismu]; from Spanish macho 'male', and -ismo) is the sense of being "manly" and self-reliant, a concept associated with "a strong sense of masculine pride: an exaggerated masculinity". Machismo is a term originating in the early 1930s and 1940s best defined as having pride in one's masculinity. While the term is associated with "a man's responsibility to provide for, protect, and defend his family", Machismo is strongly and consistently associated with dominance, aggression, exhibition, and nurturance. The correlation to machismo is found to be deeply rooted in family dynamics and culture.The word macho has a long history both in Spain and Portugal, including the Spanish and Portuguese languages. Macho in Portuguese and Spanish is a strictly masculine term, derived from the Latin mascŭlus, which means "male". It was originally associated with the ideal societal role men were expected to play in their communities, most particularly Iberian language-speaking societies and countries. In addition, due to Mexico's history of conquest, battles and constant bureaucratic struggles, it was expected of men to possess and display bravery, courage, strength, wisdom and leadership. To ser macho (literally, "to be a macho") was an aspiration for all boys. As history shows, men were often in powerful and dominating roles thus portrayed the stereotype of a violent macho man. Thus the origin of machismo serves as an illustration of past history, the struggles that colonial Mexico faced and the evolution of gender stereotypes with time. Machismo is a factor challenged among different groups due to how an ideal man is expected to be portrayed, which builds pressure. Mentally, men may feel the need to take up more opportunities to meet expectations, such as supporting the home, or maintaining employment, leading to increased stress. This may also take a toll as physically well straining to be strong and overexerting the body, or the opposite of putting on weight by not having the desired physique and feeling inferior. Furthermore, researchers suggest that machismo can portray the supremacy or dominance that a man feels he has over a woman due to cultural and societal factors.

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1. machismo

   Machismo is a cultural concept, often observed in Latin cultures, characterized by a strong or aggressive masculine pride. It includes a set of values, attitudes, and behaviors that emphasizes the role of men as dominant figures, assertive, tough, and sexually aggressive. These values often involve the suppression of emotions, pursuit of power, and demonstration of physical strength. However, it's perceived negatively in many contexts due to its association with male chauvinism and sexism.

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1. Machismo

   Machismo, or machoism is a word derived from Spanish and Portuguese, where it has the meaning of a belief in the supremacy of men over women. However, in English the word means instead the sense of being macho or manly. The word "macho" has a long history in Spain. "Macho" in Spanish is a strictly masculine term, derived from the Latin "masculus" meaning male. Macho men are to have bravery, courage and strength as well as wisdom and leadership. "Ser macho" is something all boys are to aspire to. During the mid 20th century, the term "machismo" began to be criticized by Americans and ridiculed in literature, television and film. The stereotypical Latino immigrant was described as an oversexed, overly aggressive, "macho" loser. During the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 70s, the term began to be used by feminists to describe male aggression and violence. The term was used by Latina feminists and scholars to criticize the patriarchal structure of gendered relations in Latino communities. Their goal was to describe a particular Latin American brand of patriarchy. The English word "machismo" derives from the identical Spanish and Portuguese word. Spanish and Portuguese machismo refers to the assumption that masculinity is superior to femininity, a concept similar to R. W Connell's Hegemonic masculinity, Presently in the sense that supposed feminine traits among males are to be deemed undesirable, socially reprovable or deviations. Gender roles make an important part of human identity as we conduct our identities through our historical and current social actions . Machismo's attitudes and behaviours may be frowned upon or encouraged at various degrees in societies or subcultures –, albeit it is associated with more misogynistic undertones, primarily in present views on the past.

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1. machismo

   Supremacia masculina.

   
   

   Submitted by el6 on August 2, 2020  

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1. • Masculinity

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How to pronounce MACHISMO?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say MACHISMO in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of MACHISMO in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of MACHISMO in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of MACHISMO in a Sentence

1. Theodore Johnson:

   If you know that man who likes Trump's machismo and supposed business acumen, ask him : Do you know anyone who's died from Covid-19 ? If he's in an urban area, he's probably going to answer yes, ask him : Do you know anyone who's lost their job because of Covid-19 ? He's probably going to answer yes. What you do is contrast the perception of Trump with the reality of his governance and say that the best thing you can do for your life is to put new leadership in place.

2. Aline Brosh McKenna:

   I just think a lot of the ways things are run are just terribly anti-family, it's one of those subtle things that just selects out women. If we want to include women and their voices and the only way to work on these shows is to prove you're a machismo guy, staying until midnight every night, women are going to opt out of that. Parents are going to opt out of that.

3. Trevanian from the novel "Shibumi":

   It was not their irritating assumption of equality that annoyed Nicholai so much as their cultural confusions. The Americans seemed to confuse standard of living with quality of life, equal opportunity with institutionalized mediocrity, bravery with courage, machismo with manhood, liberty with freedom, wordiness with articulation, fun with pleasure - in short, all of the misconceptions common to those who assume that justice implies equality for all, rather than equality for equals.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=MACHISMO
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Machismo
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machismo
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=MACHISMO
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
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