Aggression and proof of masculinity through physical dominance are characteristic of machismo. The word is associated with connotations of masculinity and machismo in Filipino culture. It doesn't fit into the masculine attributes that "machismo" extols. This sexism has been known to stem from the concept of Machismo within Latino communities. Where "machismo" and patriarchy are often conflated, it is important to note their difference. Some of these techniques are attributable to simple human failings such as ignorance or machismo. The strong belief in "machismo" has caused these shifts in attitude to be so small. LGBTQ community is also a conflicting issue to the machismo culture. It is also a part of rigid gender roles and machismo. This caused great inner conflict with the idea of the machismo culture. Some leagues prominently display their injuries, to embellish the image of violence or machismo. The Dominican Republic was a country that was based on machismo culture. Lethal came out in his Black Machismo gimmick. Mexican women face discrimination and at times harassment from the men exercising machismo against them. Several elements of "machismo" are considered psychologically harmful for men.