Familism and Family Violence in Mexico.

Families are integral to the organization of Mexican society. In a context where the State is absent or weak, the family serves as a social safety net and is pivotal for everything from housing to paid work. As the structural backbone of Mexican society, the family exists within a widespread cultural representation denominated as , often characterized by a culture of conflict avoidance, tight relationships, mutual support, and self-sacrifice for the well-being of the family.