Mercedes and Carlos Are a Latinx Couple Who Both Work

Multiple Choice

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 ______.

A) machismo
B) familismo
C) adult responsibility
D) caregiver burden