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Mexican male bisexuality.

J M Carrier

    Journal of Homosexuality
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Masculine gender identity differs between American and Mexican males regarding homosexual acts. Mexican males are not threatened by insertor roles, unlike American males, suggesting greater acceptance of bisexual behavior in Mexico.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Psychology
    • Cultural Anthropology
    • Gender Studies

    Background:

    • Masculine gender identity in the U.S. can be threatened by homosexual acts.
    • Cultural norms significantly shape perceptions of sexuality and gender.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate how Mestizo Mexican males perceive masculine gender identity in relation to homosexual acts.
    • To compare Mexican and American beliefs about homosexuality and bisexual behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Fieldwork conducted in Northwestern Mexico.
    • Analysis of cultural beliefs and practices related to gender roles and sexual behavior.

    Main Results:

    • Mestizo Mexican males' masculine gender identity is preserved when they assume the insertor role in homosexual acts.

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  • Only the male insertee (passive role) is considered homosexual within this cultural context.
  • Bisexual behavior appears more accepted and practiced among Mestizo Mexican males compared to American males.

    • Conclusions:

    • Masculine gender identity is context-dependent and influenced by cultural frameworks.
    • Societal acceptance of bisexual behavior varies significantly across cultures.
    • The insertor/insertee dichotomy in sexual acts is crucial for maintaining masculine identity in Mexican culture.