Discussion 1 Lindsay Module 6 Discussion 1. Explain the significance of family and kinship for the Perez family. Familism is the value of family considerations over individual or community needs, and is a strong value in the Hispanic community (Kemp, 2001). The Perez family lives within close proximity to one another and has a strong reliance on family in day-to-day life, as well as in sickness. Both Mr. and Mrs. Perez rely on their nurse daughter to guide them and advise on their health care and will be present during her father’s pacemaker implant surgery. A family-centered model of medical and health decision-making is more valued than patient autonomy (Kemp, 2001). Mr. Perez is also the main provider for the family. The Perez family places a strong emphasis on family as the major source of one’s protection against hardships in life. Close-knit family relations provide the Perez family with a network of security and support, especially in times of need. The significance of family in Mexican Americans is the most important aspect of life and is believed that what God united cannot be separated by man (Evason, 2018). 2. Describe the importance of religion and God for the Perez family. Religion and God are very influential and important to the Perez family. The Perez family has numerous spiritual items and symbols in their household and attends mass every Sunday morning. The Perez family believes their health is in the hands of God and prays for the health of the family frequently with handmade bequests. Mr. Perez often visits a curandero for medicinal folk remedies. Curanderos are traditional native healers that use folk remedies such as herbs and ointments to cure physical ailments and to offer relief from bad luck (Evason, 2018). In Mexico, they often combine both religious and supernatural elements or levels. 3. Identify two stereotypes about Mexican Americans that were dispelled in this case with the Perez family. One stereotype that was dispelled in this case with the Perez family is traditional gender roles. Typically, in the Hispanic culture men are obligated to be the family provider and protector (Nance et al., 2018). Men are expected to be strong, brave, courageous, and good family providers. Mexican American males are stereotyped to have characteristics of being a good spiritual and emotional provider for the family (Nance et al., 2018). Although, Mrs. Perez is the provider of spiritual, physical, and emotional care for the family. Another stereotype that was dispelled in this case with the Perez family is immigration status. Historically, many Americans hold negative feelings toward immigrants especially as political campaigns and voter initiatives indicate, in the case of Mexican immigrants (Vargas & dePyssler, n.d.). Media misrepresentations of Mexican immigrants play a substantial role in shaping public attitudes and opinions. Except for Mr. Perez all other family members were born in the U.S. The entire Perez family can speak ...

1. Discussion 1 Lindsay
Module 6 Discussion
1. Explain the significance of family and kinship for the Perez
family.
Familism is the value of family considerations over individual
or community needs, and is a strong value in the Hispanic
community (Kemp, 2001). The Perez family lives within close
proximity to one another and has a strong reliance on family in
day-to-day life, as well as in sickness. Both Mr. and Mrs. Perez
rely on their nurse daughter to guide them and advise on their
health care and will be present during her father’s pacemaker
implant surgery. A family-centered model of medical and health
decision-making is more valued than patient autonomy (Kemp,
2001). Mr. Perez is also the main provider for the family. The
Perez family places a strong emphasis on family as the major
source of one’s protection against hardships in life. Close-knit
family relations provide the Perez family with a network of
security and support, especially in times of need. The
significance of family in Mexican Americans is the most
important aspect of life and is believed that what God united
cannot be separated by man (Evason, 2018).
2. Describe the importance of religion and God for the Perez
family.
Religion and God are very influential and important to the Perez
family. The Perez family has numerous spiritual items and
symbols in their household and attends mass every Sunday
morning. The Perez family believes their health is in the hands
of God and prays for the health of the family frequently with
handmade bequests. Mr. Perez often visits a curandero for
medicinal folk remedies. Curanderos are traditional native
healers that use folk remedies such as herbs and ointments to
cure physical ailments and to offer relief from bad luck
(Evason, 2018). In Mexico, they often combine both religious
and supernatural elements or levels.

2. 3. Identify two stereotypes about Mexican Americans that were
dispelled in this case with the Perez family.
One stereotype that was dispelled in this case with the Perez
family is traditional gender roles. Typically, in the Hispanic
culture men are obligated to be the family provider and
protector (Nance et al., 2018). Men are expected to be strong,
brave, courageous, and good family providers. Mexican
American males are stereotyped to have characteristics of being
a good spiritual and emotional provider for the family (Nance et
al., 2018). Although, Mrs. Perez is the provider of spiritual,
physical, and emotional care for the family.
Another stereotype that was dispelled in this case with the Perez
family is immigration status. Historically, many Americans hold
negative feelings toward immigrants especially as political
campaigns and voter initiatives indicate, in the case of Mexican
immigrants (Vargas & dePyssler, n.d.). Media
misrepresentations of Mexican immigrants play a substantial
role in shaping public attitudes and opinions. Except for Mr.
Perez all other family members were born in the U.S. The entire
Perez family can speak both Spanish and English fluently.
4. What is the role of Mrs. Perez in this family?
Mrs. Perez is the main provider of spiritual, physical, and
emotional care for the family. Spiritual care is a type of health
care that supports the spirit or soul of a person to help deal with
health challenges that your loved one may be facing.
Spirituality is a powerful and important source of strength in
families. When a family faces a difficult situation, including a
health problem, their religious beliefs and practice help them
fight feelings of helplessness, restore meaning and order to life
situations, and promote regaining a sense of control (Nemours
Foundation, 2001). Emotional support is demonstrating care and
compassion for others. Being the family's emotional care
provider means helping other family members cope with their
emotions and experiences and showing them that they are not
alone.
References

3. Evason, N. (2018). Mexican culture. The Cultural Atlas.
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/mexican-culture
Kemp, C. (2001). Culture and the end of life. Hispanic cultures
(focus on Mexican Americans). Journal of Hospice & Palliative
Nursing, 3(1), 29-33.
Discussion 2 (Geanny)
The significance of family and kinship for the Perez family
Family is always essential since they provide both financial and
emotional assistance. They exhort the patient to maintain
optimism and the belief that, despite their illness, they will
recover. They supply whatever equipment the hospital needs to
care for the patient. Additionally, the family tends to the sick
members' physical needs, such as washing and feeding them.
Family comes first, and loyalty is exercised regardless of the
circumstances. There is a strong sense of tradition, honor, and
loyalty in Mexican family culture. According to Mexican
culture, "unity is strength," and family is of utmost importance.
Among Mexicans, family is the most important aspect of life.
As a result, family relationships are typically very close. An
individual's family has a significant impact on them, providing
a sense of identity, community, and support. Mexicans and
Mexican descendents are generally expected to be loyal and
committed to their family by putting the interests of the family
above their own. In times of need, Mexicans rely on their close
family relationships for support and security.
The importance of religion and God for the Perez family.
The Perez family places a high value on religion and God.
According to Christian doctrine, God is a healer who provides
for people's necessities. The family prays for recovery and the
success of the surgery since Christians believe that God answers
prayers if they are believed. Since Perez family are descended
from Mexico, Mexican Americans place a high value on
religion. In order to ensure the best possible familial and

4. professional care, family members took spiritual and secular
actions as well as influenced God's good will for them.
Two stereotypes about Mexican Americans that were dispelled
in this case with the Perez family
Social classes have a different household structure in Mexico.
Rural and urban households are dominated by nuclear families,
but multigenerational living is still prevalent. It is common for
children to stay with their parents until they get married or get a
job that requires them to move/leave. Mexican Americans enjoy
living close to one another, and the Perez family is located in a
community where Mexican Americans are the majority. The
photos at Mr. Perez's home and the manner they pray are
evidence that Mexican Americans are religious and strongly
maintain Christianity.
The role of Mrs. Perez in this family
Mexican culture is largely patriarchal, with men having more
authority than women. Regions, socioeconomic classes, as well
as rural and urban areas have different gender roles and
dynamics. Mrs. Perez provides the family with emotional,
spiritual, and physical care. This implies that she offers the
family members emotional support as well as spiritual nutrition
in the form of teachings, bible verses, and prayers. She also
takes care of the family members' bodily needs. For instance,
she will take care of Mr. Perez if he is unable to look after
himself, especially following surgery
Reference
Mexican and Mexican Americans' beliefs about god in relation
to disability. (n.d.).
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289141787_Mexican_
and_Mexican_Americans'_beliefs_about_God_in_relation_to_di
sability