《图书馆杂志》(Library Journal )书评
Gender, and the breaking down of stereotypes that it engenders, is the theme of this well-written, scholarly treatment by chiefly Norwegian anthropological researchers. Ten contributed chapters cover the breadth of Latin America from Mexico to Argentina. Of special note is the editors' opening chapter, which offers an excellent introduction to the subject and its literature. Because the concept of the "macho," or maleness, is such an ingrained part of Latin American culture, individual chapter authors approach the subject through the vehicle of machismo and oppression/subordination relationships. Following the model presented by Octavio Paz in his famous The Labyrinth of Solitude, this approach focuses necessarily on sexual identity and societal roles, especially those based on Catholic teachings. Homosexuals, prostitutes, football fans, market women, beekeepers, and dancers weave in and out of this thought-provoking book. Through these research informants, the reader gains an understanding of gender problems and their implications for societies in Latin America. Recommended for academic libraries with Latin American and women's studies collections.Cynthia D. Bertelsen, Indexing Svcs., Blacksburg, Va. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.