MasculinitiesPatriarchal ideology is rooted in the predominantly Latino structure of machismo of supremacy over women (Alcalde, 2011). There are hegemonic methods of masculinity that emphasize masculine authority, mastery, and honor regarding women among some men, but this is an unusually exaggerated and exaggerated tendency in male masculinities ( Alcalde, 2011: 465). On the other hand, many people do not advocate violence. , and they seek to educate others about the importance of not resorting to violence against women. They see masculinity as the opposite of violence and use masculinity to protect women (Alcalde, 2011: 465). It is a strong bond that protects the family (Alcalde, 2011: 465). Society has transformed over time and Mexican and Mexican American fathers have adapted to different and more caring roles within their families (Saracho and Spodek, 2008: 81). In 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 unnoticeable, unemotional, distant, and uncaring (Saracho and Spodek, 2008: 81). Mexican and Mexican American, and redefines machismo as positive attributes that include courage, kindness and patience (Saracho and Spodek, 2008: 81). Today, men are more willing to change roles and become good role models, and they participate in household chores and their children. In the case study of Emiliano Diaz de Leon, positive masculinity changed his life; furthermore, the role models he encountered at the age of 15 transformed him from a violent and dismissive young man into a positive role model (Aker, 2013). As a boy, he only had negative male role models and the change came from his.... .. middle of document...... alcohol use problem among Mexican and Central American immigrant workers A literature review. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 29(4), 413-455.Perilla, J.L. (1999). Domestic violence as a human rights issue: The case of immigrant Latinos. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 21(2), 107-133. Straus, M.A. (1987). The conflict tactics scales and their critiques: An evaluation and new data on validity and reliability. Straus, M.A. and 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, 8(145), 383-399.Worby, PA and Organista, KC (2007). Alcohol use and alcohol problems among Mexican and Central American immigrant workers: A review of the literature. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 29(4), 413-455.