CCORDING to the ideal patterns for husband-wife relations in Tepoztlan, A the husband is viewed as an authoritarian, patriarchal figure who is head and master of the household and who enjoys the highest status in the family. His prerogatives are to receive the obedience and respect of his wife and children, as well as their services. It is the husband who is expected to make all important decisions and plans for the entire family. He is responsible for the support of the family and for the behavior of each member. The wife is expected to be submissive, faithful, devoted and respectful toward her husband. She should seek his advice and obtain his permission before undertaking any but the most minor activities. A wife should be industrious and frugal and should manage to save money no matter how little her husband's income. A good wife should not be critical, curious, or jealous of her husband's activities outside the home.
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