Catholicism and Machismo: The Impact of Religion on Hispanic Gender Identity

Masculinity is strictly a cultural concept. Each society interprets and applies arbitrary gender definitions differently. This study will make a distinction between cultural masculinity and biological maleness. Gender disparity, he will argue, is deeply rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition and re...

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Main Author: Hartmut Heep (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: David Publishing Company 2014
In: Cultural and religious studies
Year: 2014, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 100-108
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