The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City, Tenth Anniversary Edition, with a New Preface

by Matthew C. Gutmann

In this compelling study of machismo in Mexico City, Matthew Gutmann overturns many stereotypes of male culture in Mexico and offers a sensitive and often surprising look at how Mexican men see themselves, parent their children, relate to women, and talk about sex. This tenth anniversary edition features a new preface that updates the stories of the book's key protagonists.

Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Sociology, Ethnography, Gender

362 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 30, 1996

Reviews

[May · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not terrible, and some interesting information, but I personally prefer ethnographies to be a little more rich with personal accounts and stories. Reading this felt like the author was a bit detached.

[John · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hated it, but had to read for schoolwork.

[Graham Cifelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slow start, wish there was more personal accounts to balance out all the theory. Still very good, still important to read

[Abby Holder · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars cause I can appreciate the work that went into this, but shocking men are still shit in Mexico! Was interesting to see the contradictory opinions and sayings of Mexican men tho

[Eduardo Lira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Literalmente yo y los reales.

Parece que la nobleza la llevamos en la sangre, aún queda mucho por hacer