Race and Sex in Latin America

Author: Wade, Peter

Society & social sciences

Published on 7 September 2009 by PLUTO PRESS as part of 'the Anthropology, Culture and Society' series.

Interracial sexual relations are often a key mythic basis for Latin American national identities, but the importance of this has been under explored. Peter Wade provides a pioneering overview of the growing literature on race and sex in the region, covering historical aspects and contemporary debates. He includes both black and indigenous people in the frame, as well as mixed and white people, avoiding the implication that 'race' means 'black-white' relations.