The oldest male holds the greatest power in most families and may make health decisions for others in the family. They are expected to be providers who maintain the integrity of the family unit and uphold the honor of family members. Many Latino females, at least publically, are expected to manifest respect and even submission to their husbands, though this compliance varies by individual and is affected by acculturation in the U.S. We shook hands at the end of the reading, and I never saw her again. Nothing like a self described “white man” to describe or mansplain a culture...