During the 1960s and 1970s, the violence subsided, but the traces remain to this day. From the era of violence, machismo has been given the nickname “cult of virility,” a term coined by Evelyn P. Stevens, author of Machismo and Marianismo. Stevens defines the Mexican macho as someone who has dominance in relations with women and aggression and competition in relations with other men. The term has also been described to be “male chauvinism.” From the centuries of brutality and years of humiliation, a certain air of required honor has arisen in Mexican culture. Mexico’s history leads to the traditional view of the macho. The Oxford dictionary defines “machismo” as a “strong or aggressive masculine pride.” Originally, the term was also marked with other criteria. Machismo culture dictates that a man is to be dominant. He is to run the household, and be in charge of the decisions. Aside from this, he is also expected to show power over his wife. A macho is to be aggressive towards his wife and children. He can drink at his will and sleep with other women at his will. Should anyone doubt the honor of a man, or do wrong onto him, the Mexican macho is almost obliged to take revenge. A man in Mexico is expected to stoic characteristic. He is to be an assertive hero. It is from these views that the false stereotypes develop.