In Mexican families, the interplay of relationships, values, and traditions holds significant sway over daily life. Within this cultural milieu, the roles of mothers stand as pillars of nurturing and guidance. However, beneath this surface of familial warmth lies a nuanced phenomenon: the differing treatment of sons and daughters by their mothers. This research aims to delve into this disparity, seeking to understand why Mexican mothers interact differently with their sons compared to their daughters.
Through generations, societal norms and cultural expectations have woven a complex tapestry shaping familial dynamics. Embedded within this tapestry are gendered norms that subtly influence maternal behavior towards their children. While Mexican culture highly esteems the family unit, there exists an undercurrent of gender-based differential treatment that merits exploration.
This research proposal seeks to uncover the roots of this disparity. What motivates a mother to treat her son differently than her daughter? How do communication patterns within the …show more content…
Marquez et al. (2022) delve into the intricate relationship between acculturation, communication competence, and family functioning within Mexican-American mother-daughter days. Their findings underscore the impact of acculturation disparities on communication skills, subsequently affecting family cohesion and closeness. Specifically, higher levels of communication competence in both mothers and daughters correlate with improved perceptions of family functioning. This highlights the importance of addressing acculturation gaps and enhancing communication skills to foster family connectedness and psychological well-being, especially in immigrant