Challenging the Media Myth of Latino Machismo: Recognizing Feminist Strides in Latin America

Challenging the Media Myth of Latino Machismo

Patriarchy is alive and well throughout the world. But the English-language media flatters itself by one-sidedly portraying machismo as a particularly Latin American malady, all the while overlooking significant feminist gains made in the region. Take, for instance, the entry under “machismo” in the latest edition of Britannica which asserts: “It has for centuries been a strong current in Latin American politics and society.” But the encyclopedi…

Challenging the Media Myth of Latino Machismo: Recognizing Feminist Strides in Latin America

By Roger D. Harris, Becca Renk, and John Perry  –  Jul 11, 2025 The struggle against machismo in Latin America cannot be separated from the broader struggle against imperialism. Patriarchy is alive and well throughout the world. But the English-language media flatters itself by one-sidedly portraying machismo as a particularly Latin American malady, all the while overlooking significant feminist gains made in the region.  Take, for instance, the…