The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City (Men and Masculinity)

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, School, Gender

362 pages, Paperback

First published May 30, 1996

Reviews

[May]

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]

Hated it, but had to read for schoolwork.

[Graham Cifelli]

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

[Abby Holder]

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]

Literalmente yo y los reales.

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

[Nora Eckert]

So good