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	== Machismo around the world ==		== Machismo around the world ==
	In many cultures, ''machismo'' is acceptable and even expected. In 2004, the Spanish government and Spanish media began to take on the entire concept of machismo, linking it directly to a spate of notorious ] crimes perpetrated by men against their own wives or female companions.		In many cultures, ''machismo'' is acceptable and even expected.

	In American literature, a memorable example of machismo comes from ]' character ], the egotistical brother-in-law in '']''. In the play (and in the motion picture), Stanley epitomises the hyper-masculine ], socially and physically dominating and imposing his will upon his wife and her sister, ]. Bound up with Stanley's aggressive and occasionally ] views is a strong sense of ] and ] which leads to his hatred of Blanche.		In American literature, a memorable example of machismo comes from ]' character ], the egotistical brother-in-law in '']''. In the play (and in the motion picture), Stanley epitomises the hyper-masculine ], socially and physically dominating and imposing his will upon his wife and her sister, ]. Bound up with Stanley's aggressive and occasionally ] views is a strong sense of ] and ] which leads to his hatred of Blanche.

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For other uses, see Machismo (disambiguation).

Machismo is a prominently exhibited or excessive masculinity. As an attitude, machismo ranges from a personal sense of virility to a more extreme masculism.

Machismo around the world

In many cultures, machismo is acceptable and even expected.

In American literature, a memorable example of machismo comes from Tennessee Williams' character Stanley Kowalski, the egotistical brother-in-law in A Streetcar Named Desire. In the play (and in the motion picture), Stanley epitomises the hyper-masculine alpha male, socially and physically dominating and imposing his will upon his wife and her sister, Blanche Dubois. Bound up with Stanley's aggressive and occasionally misogynist views is a strong sense of pride and honor which leads to his hatred of Blanche.

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