Masculinity Patriarchal ideology is rooted in the predominantly Latino structure of machismo of supremacy over women (Alcalde, 2011). There are hegemonic methods of masculinity that emphasize male authority, mastery and honor towards women towards some males, but this is an unusual overestimation and exaggeration in male masculinities (Alcalde, 2011: 465). On the contrary, there are many who do not support violence and seek to educate others about the importance of not using violence against women. They see masculinity as the opposite of violence and use it to protect women (Alcalde, 2011: 465). It is a strong bond that protects the family (Alcalde, 2011: 465). Society has transformed over the years and Mexican and Mexican-American fathers have adapted to different and more caring roles in their family (Saracho and Spodek, 2008: 81). As a matter of fact, many fathers have become guardians of their children's development and dynamic educators (Saracho and Spodek, 2008: 81). Researchers have written articles describing Mexican and Mexican-American fathers as imperceptible, emotionless, distant, and unloving (Saracho and Spodek, 2008: 81). Mexican and Mexican American, and redefine machismo as positive attributes that include courage, kindness, and patience (Saracho and Spodek, 2008: 81). Today, men are more willing to change gender roles by becoming good role models and helping with household chores and with their children. In the case study of Emiliano Diaz de Leon, positive masculinity changed his life; furthermore, the role models he met at age 15 transformed him from a violent and disdainful young man into a positive role model (Aker, 2013). As a boy, he had nothing but negative male role models and change came from up.... .. middle of paper ......alcohol problem among male Mexican and Central American immigrant workers A review of the literature . Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 29(4), 413-455.Perilla, J. L. (1999). Domestic violence as a human rights issue: The case of Latino immigrants. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 21(2), 107-133.Straus, M. A. (1987). The Conflict Tactics Scales and its critics: An evaluation and new data on validity and reliability. Straus, M. A., & Yllo, K. (1990). Patriarchy and violence against wives: the impact of structural and normative factors. Physical violence in American families: Risk factors and adaptations to violence in, 8(145), 383-399. Worby, P. A., & Organist, K. C. (2007). Alcohol use and problem drinking among Mexican and Central American male immigrant workers: A review of the literature. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 29(4), 413-455.