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This source is a network of Latino males who seek to change the way men (specifically Latino men) are viewed as dominated by volatile sexuality. They work to educate male children and provide them with stable, male mentors, and in doing so seek to improve the lives of families and communities .

This actually takes a different perspective of the meaning and purpose of "machismo". Here, it is described as being knowingly accepted by both Latino men and Latina women. It describes the exaggerated manliness that we often think of as "machismo" instead as male chauvinism. Here, the word "machismo" is described to be a counter action towards unmanly or "sissy" acts, (such as crying).

Handbook of Latin American Studies (HLAS) opening search page

This site is great for looking at primary sources as well as secondary sources. It contains a massive collection regarding anything Latino. It is a fantastic aid when writing a paper that focuses the Latin American community.

In many Latino cultures masculinity is defined by the heroics of sport. Mexico is no exception; their most sacred and national masculine symbol could very well be their national soccer team. I chose this web page for its vivid imagery documenting the "idols of the Tricolor."

This article focuses on how the idea of masculinity or "machismo" influences domestic violence. If a man does not fight back or show his strength then he is not considered a man in the Dominican Republic culture. This article also explores how difficult it is for women to get recognized in Latino culture due to its patriarchal society. Women have to work twice as hard to succeed than men do.

This web source highlights the psychological impact of being a gay man or lesbian in a Latin American country. As we primarily study the anthropological views of Latin American men, this source details the importance of psychology in both men and women. It is a very interesting and different take than what I think we will learn in class.

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This website provides an insight into issues that are affecting the Latino community now. It not only contains world news but also entertainment news as well. I thought this would be helpful as we can access articles from it.

This is a blog from Pepito Valenzuela who was my closest friend when I lived in Ecuador. His blog is a combination of all of his life's thoughts in which he includes everything from stories to poems to pictures.

I think this is a very interesting source because it has access to all Latin American history. It includes the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Chicano history. It also contains history from colonial Latin America and offers specific history dates

Latin American History research resources for high school and college students

Website of the national Latin American Studies Association. Provides information and details concerning developments, conferences, news and events.

I tagged this website because it can provide us with current up to date information that LAMA is currently focusing on. Also, it can provide information regarding conferences and events.

What u got from this atricle is that many people thing that because Latin America is mostley made up of 3rd world countries that the health care "south of the boarder" will be third rate as well. The argument made here is that it is quite the opposite of what the general public might think. This author made his argument by explaning it in four sub catigories: convenience, cost, competence and compassion, and lastly communication. Some of what was stated in the article were there are no appointments needed in mexico which is what we up here are not used to but that doesnt make it a bad thing. He lists some cost of things in mexico which would be very expensive anywhere else. The author is not telling everyone that health care there is better but its an alternative to what we do in America and it seems to work for them.

This article discusses the change that happens when Latino men convert to Evangelical Christianity, and the effects it has on women and family life. Because Evangelical beliefs consider drinking and partying is wrong, the man stays home with his family. Women also become more confidant of speaking out against their husbands to keep them in line, and not to fall back to their old ways. An interesting point that was made in the article was the relief that men felt when going away from their machismo ways- "In Colombia, machismo is, over the long run, very demanding and difficult for all under its sway, including the males who must perform this role"