Which Statement About Machismo Is NOT True

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement about machismo is NOT true?

• A) In cultures that believe in this concept, penetration of other men is considered a sign of manliness.
• B) Even in cultures that subscribe to this concept, women often hold great social power.
• C) The message of cultures that believe in this concept is that signs of "female behavior" in a male are shameful
• D) Latino men who are gay often struggle with cultural expectations about gender norms.

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