Mercedes and Carlos are a Latinx couple who both work. Last month, Carlos's mother had a mild stroke and Carlos and Mercedes brought her home from the hospital to live with them, even though there was room available at a rehab center. Mercedes quit her part-time job at school to care for Carlos's mother because both she and her husband saw it as their responsibility. This is an example of a cultural value referred to as ______.

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Familismo is a cultural value emphasizing the importance of family ties, loyalty, and the collective well-being of the family over individual needs, which is reflected in Mercedes and Carlos's decision to care for Carlos's mother at home.

Mercedes and Carlos Are a Latinx Couple Who Both Work