Insights into the HispanicLatino Culture. Among Latinos the family unit emphasizes culture. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With Picture Books Multicultural Books Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage -Mother is responsible for family house and negotating with agencies and officials. . An overview of the traditional Hispanic family and male-female relationships is presented with an emphasis on issues relevant to providing health care to Hispanic populations. -Father is protector and provider. Traditionally the Hispanic family is a close-knit group and the most important social unit. It was not uncommon for three generations to live in the same household or nearby each other with grandparents playing an important role in their grandchildrens upbringing. Adding to culture is Latino extended families homes learning institutions and the environments where children live work and play. Machismo and patriarchal authority.