Just Between Us: An Ethnography of Male Identity and Intimacy in Rural Communities of Northern Mexico

by Guillermo Núñez Noriega

A photograph of two men, cowboy-hatted and -booted and discreetly holding hands, is the departure point in a groundbreaking study on masculinity and homosexuality in Mexico. Just Between Us, an ethnography of intimacy and affection between men, explores the concept of masculine identity and homoeroticism, expressing the difficulties men face in maintaining their masculinity while expressing intimacy and affection.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816530947
• ISBN13: 9780816530946
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"